Beverly “Bev” M. (Zwiefelhofer) LeCleir
Beverly “Bev” M. (Zwiefelhofer) LeCleir, 91, passed away peacefully, Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer, with her daughters by her side.
Bev was born Feb. 11, 1934, in Bloomer, to Joseph and Anna (Durch) Zwiefelhofer.
She attended St. Paul’s Catholic School in Bloomer, and graduated from Bloomer High School in 1952.
Bev married her high school sweetheart, Bill LeCleir, July 10, 1956, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Bloomer. Together, Bill and Bev raised three daughters – Barb, Sue and Karen.
She was a stay-at-home mother, until her children entered school. She then worked part-time at the Cadott Pharmacy and was later employed for 20 years, as an aide at the Cadott Elementary School, retiring in 1997.
Bev was a faithful member of All Saints Parish (formerly St. Rose of Lima) and St. Helen’s Circle. She and Bill spent many summers, enjoying their trailer at Summer Haven Resort in Chetek. Traveling throughout the United States and Canada, old-time dancing, playing cards and watching the Brewers, were just some of the things she enjoyed most.
Family was very important and always came first. She treasured the time spent with her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her three favorite daughters – Barb LeCleir, Sue Brown and Karen (Ted) Zeman; grandchildren – Danielle Brown, Nicholas (Maddie) Zeman, Corey (Kirsten) Brown, Andrew Zeman and Abby Zeman; great-grandchildren – Lyla Zeman and Lincoln Zeman; sister – Joan (Dick) Monpas; brothers-in-law – Thomas (Anita) LeCleir and David LeCleir; sisters-in-law – Lucy-Ann LeCleir, Wanda LeCleir and Judy Zwiefelhofer; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years – Bill, June 9, 2024; parents – Joseph and Anna Zwiefelhofer; sister – Arlene Berge; brother – Larry Zwiefelhofer; father and mother-in-law – August and Mary LeCleir; sister-in-law – Judy LeCleir; and brothersin- law – John LeCleir, Robert LeCleir, Stephen LeCleir and Gerald Berge.
A Mass of Christian burial was held Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at 2 p.m., at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Cadott, with Father William Felix officiating. Visitation was held Friday, Aug. 8, from noon to 1:45 p.m., at the church.
Interment was in the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery, Town of Sigel, Chippewa County.
Leiser Funeral Home in Cadott, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.leiserfuneralhome. com. The family wishes to sincerely thank Dove Healthcare in Bloomer, Dove Healthcare in Bloomer Assisted Living and Dr. Kristen Bruxvoort, for their compassionate and respectful care.
