Mildred "Millie" Esther Bleich

Mildred Esther Bleich, age 98 of Waupun, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at the Christian Home.

Millie was born on November 6, 1922, in the town of Leeds, WI, a daughter of Otto and Leola (Gest) Lanzendorf. She was united in marriage to Ralph Bleich. Millie worked for the Christian Home in Waupun for 18 years. She enjoyed baking, cooking and gardening. Millie also really enjoyed sewing and making things for the Orphan Train and sewed quilts for church for many years. She was a member of Pella Lutheran Church.

Millie is survived by her three children, Alana (Gary) Dunning of Superior, Dale (Tina) Bleich of Portage and Keith (Emma) Bleich of Dallas, OR; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; a son, Brian Bleich; a great-grandson, Rashi; four siblings, Leona Hermanson, Wilbert Lanzendorf, Delores Haupt, and Ruth Thompson.

A private family service will be held.