Myrtle (Myrt) Jane Pedersen Lecy
Myrtle was born on September 12, 1934, to Hans and Hilda (Olson) Pedersen. She was born on her father’s birthday on the family farm, the 8 th of 11 children including brothers Norman, Roy, and Alden, and sisters Caroline Henriksen, Viola York, Virginia Chaffee, Esther Stevens, Gladys McKinley, Verna Williams, and Florence Koehler.
She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1952. She married Helmer Lecy on June 12, 1954. They celebrated 64 years together before his death in 2018. Myrt worked at Roberts Motors in Friendship and Dimond’s Store in Arkdale during her early years while raising 4 children. In later years she worked at Carole’s Fashion Delights in Adams. Myrt also travelled extensively with Helmer while he was International Director for Lions Club, hosting many social events. Most of all she enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, spending time with her brothers and sisters and enjoying her family….and the Milwaukee Brewers!
She is predeceased by her parents, husband Helmer, son Loren as well as her sisters and her brothers Norman and Roy.
Surviving her are daughter Janis (Bob) Cada of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, daughter Jodi (Jim Grabarski) Helgeson of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin, son Lonny (Lucille) Lecy of Friendship, Wisconsin, daughter-in-law Peg Lecy of Arkdale, Wisconsin, grandchildren Heather (Matt) Wendland of Tomah, Wisconsin, Lars (Helena) Helgeson of Cincinnati, Ohio, Nicholas (Amanda) Cada of Elmer, New Jersey, Lavender (Doug) Hudson of West Chicago, Illinois, Kyle (Monica) Cada of Neenah, Wisconsin, great-grandchildren Amelia, Lillian, Samantha, Sylvia and Solveig, as well as her only surviving sibling, Alden Pedersen of Fond du Lac. She is further survived by many, many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Memorials may be directed to the Roche-a-Cri Lions for improvements to the Lions park at Arkdale as she enjoyed many moments there.
Our deepest sympathy to all of Myrt’s family. She was a lovely lady! I always enjoyed visiting with her when Peg would bring her to the Yakettes! Praying the Lord will comfort you and give you peace.
Janis and Jodi: Sorry to read about your mom, she was a special lady. Always remember the good times, God Bless.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lecy family. Betty and I had so many great times with Helmer and Myrt over the many years of our friendship. They are now together again into Eternity. God bless the memories we all have of them.
PID Phil and Betty Ingwell
Aunt Myrt added smiles to life. Her love of family and caring approach to friendships is the stuff from which legacies are born. I will miss the comfort she always gave me when I would call. I hope the beautiful memories sustain her family at this difficult time.
Sending my sympathy and prayers. Many memories of love and friendship are in my heart and were in Jim’s, of her and Helmer. Memories of love and friendship are treasures to carry with one always.
My prayers and condolences to my neighbors Nick & Amanda and their family, in the loss of Nick’s grandmother, Myrt.
Judi Shute
Pittsgrove, NJ
Our condolences to the Lecy family
We send our condolences to Myrt’s family. She was blessed to have a long life, and will be missed by her loving family and many friends
Sorry for your loss, condolences to the family.
My sincere condolences to all of Myrts family. ❤️
To Myrt’s Family,
Sending my love to all! Myrt was sweet to me & Bill.
Thank you for taking good care of her.
Her family meant everything to her!
Myrt & Helmer are together, once again.
Love, Laurie Schroeder
Keeping Mryt’s family in our hearts and prayers 💕. She is good hands, GODS HANDS. So many memories!
So sorry for your family’s loss. Prayers and hugs to all during this difficult time. RIP Myrt!
Lonny and family
Your Mom was such a sweet person! Thinking of you and sending sympathy to all.
So very sorry for family’s loss of your beloved mom
So sorry for your loss
So sorry for your family’s loss….
Prayers and thoughts, may God be with your family at your time if loss.
Sending sincere condolences and prayers for Myrt’s Family.
Prayers being sent to the Lecy family for the loss of Myrt’s passing. May she now rest in peace. What a wonderful lady and she will be deeply missed by so many. Hugs for all
Deepest condolences to the entire family on Myrtle’s passing. She was a loving person and did so much for her family, friends and the community. Myrtle is now again with Helmer, Loren and all the rest of her family that went to God’s home before her. They will welcome her with open arms. God rest her soul.
My deepest condolences to all of the family and may God comfort you at this time.