Milwaukee political and community leader Lucille Berrien dies at 98
In 1972, Berrien ran for mayor of Milwaukee, becoming the first Black woman to do so.
Updated: 11:01 AM CDT May 24, 2026
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Milwaukee political and community leader Lucille Berrien died Friday, May 22, according to Von Communications.The 98-year-old was surrounded by family in her final moments. In 1972, Berrien ran for mayor of Milwaukee, becoming the first Black woman to do so. Funeral and memorial arrangements are being handled by Paradise Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Visitation, memorial service and burial information will be announced at a later date.
Milwaukee political and community leader Lucille Berrien died Friday, May 22, according to Von Communications.
The 98-year-old was surrounded by family in her final moments. In 1972, Berrien ran for mayor of Milwaukee, becoming the first Black woman to do so.
Funeral and memorial arrangements are being handled by Paradise Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Visitation, memorial service and burial information will be announced at a later date.
