"Sending our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother! May the many years she spent on this earth leave you with fond and special memories. We will keep you in our prayers during this sad time??"
In loving memory of
Lorraine A. Fleischman
September 1, 1921 - October 16, 2020
Lorraine A Fleischman, Antigo, died Friday, October 16, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was 99 years old. She was born on September 1, 1921, in Antigo, a daughter of Henry and Agatha (Puhlman) Plautz. She married Conrad Fleischman Sr. on September 16, 1939, at St. John Catholic Church in Antigo. He preceded her in death on March 16, 1974.
She attended Antigo High School.
She worked as a waitress at the Rouman Candle in Antigo for 25 years. She also waitressed at the Brookside and Southside Cafe. She cooked at Melody Mill and Sugar Shack and bartended at Mary Lou's and the Silver Dollar.
Lorraine volunteered at the food pantry at Faith Center.
She enjoyed playing pool and shooting darts and was captain of a pool league for 38 years.
Survivors include four daughters, Darlene Kondzela, Antigo, Sharon (Roger) Ingalls, Antigo, Audrey (Paul) Sikora, Eland, Dawn (Dan) Packard, Antigo; two sons, Darwin "James" Fleischman, Antigo, Robert (Denise) Fleischman, Antigo; a daughter-in-law, Linda Fleischman, Antigo; 32 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by two daughters, Mary Lou Lewis, Kim Livermore; two sons, Conrad Jr., and Joseph Fleischman; a grandson, David Fleischman; a granddaughter, Sonia Rector; a great-grandson Jerico; two daughters-in-law, Gladys Fleischman and Toni Fleischman; two sons-in-law, Roy Lewis, and James Kondzela; twin brothers Charles and Chet Plautz; a half Sister, Lucille Bessey.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Callistus Elue officiating. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery.
Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Tributes
"RIP Lorraine....we had a lot of laughs at the bar"
"Rest in Peace Lorraine....."
"So very sorry for your loss prayers for all kate Vande Hey"
"So very sorry to hear the news!Nanny Thankyou for all the precious memories!my thoughts and prayers to the immediate family members! R.I.P Nanny,gods angels have gained one of the best souls ever,see you on the other side"
"My deepest sympathies Dawn. I am sure we attended high school together. I was a neighbor and friend for many years to the Packard family and your husband Dan. Your mom lived a lot of years and I am sure she is leaving behind many good memories. Memories are what will heal the loss. Cindy Carter"
"I spent a lot of my grade school years at Lorraines with daughter Dawn. My sister Toni married her son Jim. Our lives were intertwined through the years. In later years there many Thursday nights spent around my Moms kitchen table playing Yahtzee. So many fond memories! You were all so blessed to have had so many quality years spent with your Mom-Grandma. She was one special spunky lady!"
"Spent a lot of time at Lorraines when I was in grade school with Dawn. My sister Toni then married Son Jim. During later years Lorraine would come over to My Moms, and we?d play Yahtzee every Thursday Night. Many fond memories! You were so blessed to have had so many quality years with her! She left quite a Legacy!"