Charles J. “Chuck” Lechmaier

Charles J. "Chuck" Lechmaier, 69, of Merrill, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at his home while under the care of hospice.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake with Fr. Thomas Kanna officiating. Interment will follow at Historic St. Ann's Cemetery in Rib Lake, town of Greenwood.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Friday morning at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home in Medford. At 11 a.m., we will drive in procession to Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake and arrive there for the service starting at 11:30 a.m.

Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford is serving the family.

Please visit www.hemerfuneralservice.com to share condolences online.