Lorraine L.

Shoemaker

Lorraine L. Shoemaker, 84, Lake Mills, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the Lake Mills Health Services.
She was born on April 12, 1934 in the town of Milford, the daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Zimmerman) Fischer.

Lorrraine worked at Lakeland Farms in Lake Mills for 14 years where she met her husband, Ralph "Shorty" Shoemaker. They were married on January 14, 1956 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Jefferson. In 1965, she began working for Hamlin in Lake Mills. She retired from there after 28 years and never having missed a day of work!

Lorraine was a hard worker and always busy doing something. She had a large garden every year. She was well known for her wonderful homemade potato chips, which she generously shared with almost everyone. Every holiday season, she made a variety of candies and cookies. She was well known for her generosity--giving away wonderful things she made in her kitchen.

She supported her husband's music career over many years. She attended each and every performance along with videotaping those events. The summers, in the 70's, were spent getting "Shorty's Fun Float" ready for parades in the area.
She was a faithful member of the Lake Mills Moravian Church for 60 years. You could always count on her to help out in the kitchen whenever needed.

Lorraine is survived by her step-daughter, Sandi (Curtis) Jensen of Sun Prairie; three grandchildren, Stacee Jensen, Heather (Brian) Meyer, Nathan Russell; great grandchildren, Zoey Schuck, Hailey Schuck, Mackenzie Meyer, Gavin Meyer; one nephew, Joe Fischer; one niece, Ellen Hudson; step-nephew, Ken Roehl; other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Ralph "Shorty" Shoemaker on April 20, 2018. Also by three brothers, Joseph in infancy, Elmer Fischer, Raymond Fischer; and two sisters-in-law, Hazel Fischer and Donna Fischer; and a step-daughter, Lori Russell.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the Lake Mills Moravian Church with Rev. Dave Sobek officiating.
Friends may call after 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the church until the time of service.
Burial will be at the Rock Lake Cemetery after which a luncheon will be held in the Moravian Church Fellowship Hall.
If desired, memorials may be made to Lake Mills Moravian Church.
A special thank you to Lorraine's "best buddy", Cindy for her friendship and kindness.

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