Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Lorraine Caroline Reukauf, age 88, of Winneconne, died Monday, July 27, 2015, at Park View Health Center in Oshkosh where she had been a resident for the past 3 years.
She was born July 30, 1926, in Sparta, Wisconsin to the late Fred and Olga (Schroeder) Yanke. Lorraine was a graduate of Sparta High School. After high school she worked as a secretary at Camp McCoy in Sparta. On October 12, 1946, she married John J. Reukauf in Sparta. After moving to Winneconne Lorraine worked as a bookkeeper for Ryf Oil, Co., worked in the school library, and enjoyed working on the Village election board every year. She loved gardening, knitting for her grandchildren, coin collecting, and bird watching.
Lorraine was known by her friends and neighbors as "Pidge". She always loved living in Winneconne and loved her wonderful neighbors and friends there.
Lorraine is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Jerry Olson, of Winneconne; Susan and Bill Brennan, of Orland Park, Illinois; grandchildren, Chris Olson, Scott and Doreen Olson, Bill and Sharon Brennan, John and Alison Brennan, Jason and Amy Brennan; great-grandchildren, William, Nolan, and Andrew Brennan, Jack, Colin, and Caroline Brennan, Kyle, Jake, Luke, Emily, and Elly Brennan; a brother and sister-in-law, Dick and Linda Yanke, of Sparta; and her many loved nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, Lorraine was also preceded in death by her husband John on December 23, 1984; and a sister and brother-in-law, Irma and Chuck Kemp.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Friday, July 31, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. until noon at Grace Lutheran Church of Winchester 8396 Steeple Hill Dr. Larsen. A funeral service will be held on Friday at noon at the church with Pastor Ted Johanson officiating. Burial will follow in the Winneconne Cemetery.
The family of Lorraine would like to extend a very "special thank you" to the nurses and staff at Park View Health Center for the loving and wonderful care she received while there.
If you wish please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.
When Heaven's Light shines brightly,
She will part the clouds above.
And when you see the sunbeams,
She is sending you her Love.
Cindy Blanche Krueger wrote on July 31, 2015
Hi Susy,sorry to here about mom. Love you guys, say Hi to Bill.Hope you all are doing fine.
Sandy Ebel wrote on July 31, 2015
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have many happy memories of our shared laughter and happy times with your Mom and my Aunt Ethel. They were good neighbors @ PV Health Center. Actually they were neighbors once before there. I talked to her when I was at the Garden Walk a few weeks ago. She gave me a kiss!I am sorry I cannot not attend the funeral. May she RIP.
Mike Schroll wrote on July 31, 2015
My deepest condolences to Barb, Jerry, and the whole Reukauf family. May you find peace and strength during this difficult time.
Kathleen Duignan wrote on July 30, 2015
We love you Grandma Reukauf, you will always hold a special place in our hearts. May you rest in peace. You raised two beautiful daughters who loved you passionately. A Mother's love is ever present in everything our children become and this is so evident in your wonderful daughters, you taught them well.
Heidi Bogenschneider wrote on July 29, 2015
Aunt Pidge was a wonderful caring aunt who always made time for everyone she knew. She always loved to have long conversations and remissness of days gone by. One of my most favorite times with Aunt Pidge was when we were in Port Washington and her and I went on the tilt-a-whirl. She always had a wonderful sense of humor! She will be missed by many and always remembered for being a the best Aunt, Sister, Mother, Wife, Grandma and friend a person could ever ask for. I love you always Aunt Pidge... Heidi