Lorraine Lange

Mrs. Lorraine Lange of Fredonia passed away Thursday evening, Aug. 24, 2023, at Lincoln Village in Port Washington, where she had resided for the last 10 months. She was 87 years old.

Lorraine was born in Burlington, Wis., on April 18, 1936, the daughter of Frank and Dorothy (nee Vohs) Bayer.

She grew up on the family farm near Glenbeulah and attended local schools.

  On July 9, 1955, Lorraine was united in marriage with Albert Lange at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dundee. The couple settled in Fredonia and raised their family of three children.

Mrs. Lange worked at Allen Edmonds shoe factory as a stitcher, retiring after 25 years. Albert preceded Lorraine in death on Aug. 11, 2006.

  Mrs. Lange was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church in Fredonia.

She enjoyed going to the Port Washington Senior Center, finding good deals at rummage sales, walking in her neighborhood, crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren and cats Butch and Kaito.

  Those left to cherish her memory include her three children, Patricia (Lee) Krautkramer of Newburg, Lawrence (Robin) Lange of Fredonia and Roger (Joanne) Lange of Campbellsport; eight grandchildren, Catrinia, Eric, Christine, Clarisse, Shawn, Hannah, Parker and Brady; and great-grandson Jayden.

She is further survived by sisters Joyce Lubner of Fredonia and Shirley Berndt of Port Washington, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband Albert and brothers Ardell, Orville and Jim (the late Barbara) Bayer.

  A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, at St. John Lutheran Church, 824 Fredonia Ave., Fredonia.  Pastor Marshal Frisque will preside. The family will receive visitors at the church on Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m.

Eernisse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.