Lorraine I.

(Masche) Renz

Lorraine I. (Masche) Renz, 90, formerly of Lake Mills, died on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the Aster Assisted Living in Cottage Grove.

She was born on January 15, 1926, along with her twin brother Lawrence at the Libby farm, in the town of Blooming Grove in Dane County, WI to the late Herbert and Ida (Lange) Masche.

On April 22, 1946 she married Irvin Renz. He died Oct. 7, 2015.

Lorraine was a homemaker and was also employed in her earlier years at the Pyramid Café in Lake Mills and then retired as a Prospect Elementary Crossing Guard after 29 years. She truly enjoyed talking and helping the children throughout the years.

Lorraine had a wonderful sense of humor and loved all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren deeply.

She enjoyed trips to the casino, watching the birds and watching the Milwaukee Brewers and Wheel of Fortune.

Survivors include one son, Duane (Vicki) of Fort Atkinson; three daughters, Diane (Brian) Martig of Oregon, Debra (Paul)Van Den Langenberg of Watertown, Dawn (Bill) Faris of Oregon; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her son, Dennis; daughter-in-law, Diane Hein Renz; 3 brothers, 1 step-brother and 2 sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the Lake Mills Moravian Church with Rev. Jane Harberg officiating.

Friends may call after 10 a.m. at the church until the time of services.

Burial will be in Rock Lake Cemetery.

If desired, memorials would be appreciated to the American Kidney Fund or the American Heart Association.

Lorraine will be deeply missed by her family.

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