Obit: LeChevalier, Estelle F. (1937 – 2017)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
 
Surnames: LeChevalier, Osowski, Wargolet, Szabo, Pfohl, Schofield, Vandoske

----Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 12 Jul 2017

LeChevalier, Estelle F. (24 APR 1937 – 30 JUN 2017)

Estelle F. LeChevalier (Nee Wargolet) of Brookfield, WI, passed away peacefully after a brief illness surrounded by her family on June 30,2017 at the age of 80.

She was born to Stanley and Martha (nee Osowski) Wargolet on April 24, 1937, in Stanley, WI. She attended Pineland Country School, St. Hedwig's School was a 1955 graduate and honorary DAR representative of Thorp High School, chosen for her service and leadership. After graduation, Estelle left farm life in Thorp for the big city of Milwaukee where she met her future husband, Del. She was united in marriage to Del LeChevalier on June 20, 1959, in Thorp, WI. Following their marriage, they made their home in Brookfield, WI and made frequent visits to Thorp until her parents passed away.

Estelle began her employment with Underwood Typewriter, but spent the majority of her fulfilling career as an Executive Assistant at the Wisconsin District office of Goodyear. She had a great love for cooking and was a superb cook, holding many dinner parties at their home. Her favorite hobby was dancing, especially to old time Polka and Waltz style music. She and her husband, Del also traveled extensively throughout the United States, the Caribbean and Mexico. They spent many extended vacations walking the beaches of Hawaii, walking hand in hand. Their love for one another was truly remarkable throughout their 58 years of marriage.

Estelle was also very involved at St. Dominic's Parish where she began as a part time Parish secretary then assisted in marriage preparation courses and most recently, participated as Eucharistic Minister regularly. Everyone who knew her always spoke of her caring heart and the generosity of her love, time and energy in helping others. She was described by some as an "earth angel" with a beautiful smile, an infectious laugh and one who loved to have fun.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Del of 58 years; her loving daughter, Michelle LeChevalier-Szabo; granddaughters: Kendel Pfohl and Riley (Austin) Schofield; and great-granddaughter, Warren. Dear sister of Theresa (Lloyd) Vandoske, Stanley (Joanne) Wargolet, the late Robert (Fran) Wargolet.

Visitation was held at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 18255 W. Capital Dr., Brookfield on Saturday, July 8. Mass of Christian burial followed. Burial was at Wisconsin Memorial Park. Following the burial a luncheon was held at Alioto's Restaurant, 3041 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, WI. www.harderfuneralhome.com.