Marlea Ann Sechtig

Marlea Ann (Dietrich) Sechtig, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at Cedar Bay West in West Bend.
She was born on November 11, 1928, in Milwaukee, to Edward and Mary (Burke) Dietrich.
Marlea taught at MPS grade schools for many years. She enjoyed quilting, knitting and traveling. Marlea loved spending time with her family and will be greatly missed.
Marlea is survived by her children, Laurie (Jim) Knop, Christopher (Peggy), Kurt (Anne); grandchildren, Jason (Jason Barter) Knop, Ryan (Katie) Knop, Kyle (Carly) Craig, Sara (Kyle) Skibicki, Angel, Alex and Cassie Sechtig; great-grandchildren, Parker, Charlie, Nolan, Isabel, Ava and Kelsey. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Marlea was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold W. Sechtig; infant son, Derek Sechtig; her parents; and her brother, Tom (Dorothy) Dietrich.
A Celebration of Life was held at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W. Paradise Dr. West Bend, WI 53095).
A special thank you to the staff of Cedar Bay West and Cedar Community Home Care and Hospice.
The Phillip Funeral Home of West Bend assisted the family, (262) 338-2050, www.phillipfuneralhome.com