Cynthia S. Birkel

Cindy Birkel, from the Town of Merton, passed away at her home on October 11, 2026 at the age of 71. She was born on December 16, 1955, in Milwaukee, WI. Cindy was the daughter of the late George and Marie (nee Ney) Birkel.

Cindy had a love for animals, whether it was her donkey, horse, dogs, or cats. She was an antique collector and enjoyed flea markets. If you needed something reupholstered, Cindy would do it for you. Cindy was a Drafter/Cartographer in Milwaukee. She ended her career working for the DMV in Waukesha.

Cindy is survived by her brother, Lewis (Kathy) Birkel; her sister, Christine Vryzdal; her brother George (Clara) Birkel, along with cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Cindy was preceded in death by her parents, her nephew, Christopher Birkel; nephew-in-law, John “Jim” Miller; and her brother-in-law, Bob Vydrzal.

Funeral services for Cindy will be on Thursday, October 22nd, visitation from 11:00-11:30AM with Mass at 11:30AM at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Hartford, WI. Interment will immediately follow at St. Kilian Cemetery followed by a luncheon back at St. Kilian’s. Evert-Luko Funeral Home is serving the family.

Memorials to St. Kilian Church https://stkiliancong.org/ or the Washington County Humane Society https://wchspets.org/ are appreciated.