"Dear Scott, I sent the photo of Lorraine and her siblings, and I think my note was cut off. I just want to extend to you and your family my deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. She sounds like a wonderful person; I wish I could have met her. May God bless you and your family at this difficult time. In Christ, John A. Miller from Milwaukee (your third cousin)"
In loving memory of
Lorraine Van Derhei
March 20, 1919 - March 6, 2012
Lorraine Van Derhei, of Antigo, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Langalde Hospital under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. She was 92 years old. She was born on March 20, 1919 in Bryant, a daughter of Carl and Ella (Brandt) Boelter. She married George Van Derhei on November 6, 1937 in Antigo. He preceded her in death on July 8, 2000.
She was a graduate of Antigo High School.
Mrs. Van Derhei was employed at the Weinbrenner Shoe Factory Co. in Antigo for 25 years.
She was a talented artist who enjoyed painting and was a member of the Wisconsin Rural Artist Club.
Survivors include a son Scott (Jeanne) Van Derhei, Conroe, Texas; two grandchildren Mike (Melisa) Van Derhei, Greatwood, Texas, Shellie (Mike) Trudell, Kingwood, Texas; three great grandchildren Avery, Dawson and Zoey Trudell; a sister Dorothy Simmons, Grenada, Mississippi.
She was preceded in death by her husband and a brother Warren Boelter.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. John Czarnota, officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.
The family thanks the staff at Eastview and the Sisters and staff of LeRoyer Hospice for the wonderful care provided to Lori.