Lorraine Gladys Miescke
Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Service: Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 12 p.m. Location: St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church in Horicon
Lorraine Gladys Miescke, 83, of Horicon, passed away peacefully in Portage, on August 28, 2020, with her children by her side.
Lori was born September 27, 1936, in Dekorra, the daughter of Edward and Irene (Smithke) Gehin.
She was a 1956 graduate of Mt. Horeb High School.
She was united in marriage to Edward Ronald Miescke on May 23,1964.
Lori was very creative and enjoyed writing children’s books, quilting, crocheting and painting, among other crafts. She also enjoyed nature walks with her husband Ed and labrador companion by her side. More than anything she loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Lori is survived by her children, Ronald Miescke of Seminole, FL, Brian (Shelly) Miescke of Horicon, Sara (Rik) Rickerson of Portage, Juliane (Patrick) Becker of Madison; grandchildren, Genevieve, Stephen, Chloe, Taylor, Josephine, and Joshua; siblings, Delores (John) Schlub of Prairie du Sac,
Morris (LuAnn) Gehin of Lodi, and Catherine Stumpf of Rio, as well as many other family and
friends.
Lori was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Irene; stepfather, Frank X. Stumpf; husband, Edward; siblings, John, Charles, Harold, Joseph, Marvin, and David; and grandson, Spencer.
Visitation will take place prior at the St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church in Horicon from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. noon.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 12 p.m. at St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church in Horicon with the Rev. Daniel Seehafer officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Horicon, where she will be laid to rest beside her husband Ed, the love of her life. No formal funeral luncheon will be held.
Lori will be dearly missed by all that knew her. Her kindness has blessed so many people.
The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Horicon is serving the family. To make an online condolence or for more information, visit www. KoepsellFH.com.
