Louise Schlorff, of Wittenberg, died Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Homme Home. She was 99 years old. She was born on February 8, 1912 in Kenosha, a daughter of Ervin and Martha (Gravenau) Schmelter. She married Frank Schlorff on February 8, 1936 at Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on May 11, 2002.
She was employed at Allis Chalmers in Milwaukee for 10 years and at Automatics in California for 15 years. She retired in 1974, moved to Sun City Arizona and spent her summers in the Mattoon area. She moved to Antigo in 2003 then to Homme Home in 2004.
She enjoyed traveling and dancing.
Survivors include a daughter Carol (Larry) Beene, Marietta, GA; a granddaughter Kim Beene, Kensington, Maryland; a grandson Michael (Laura) Beene, Wadsworth, Ohio, and Woodstock GA; three great grandchildren Kristen, Michael and Amber; a sister Irene Zaitz of Wausau; two brothers Ervin (Hazel) Schmelter, Calif, Dale (LaVonne) Schmelter, Antigo; many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a son, Richard Schlorff, a granddaughter, Linda Beene, three brothers, Clarence, Arno and Earl Schmelter, two sister Esther Wendt and Emma Wilkins.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Dean Bertsch officiating. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, Mattoon. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Homme Home in Wittenberg 604 E. Webb Street 54499, or Asera Care Hospice 2600 Stewart Ave#268 Wausau WI 54401.
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Carol, My thoughts and many prayers are with you at this time with so many memories that you have wtih your Mom.
I pray that you also have safe travel when you head back to Marietta.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her daughter Carol during this time. As the Word says in Philippians 1:21: For to me, to live is Christ and die is gain.
Safe travel back to Georgia, Carol.
--gail g. Timothy Lutheran Church, Woodstock, GA
Carol, the Grzeszkowiak and the Monkman families send you their heartfelt condolences. Your mother had a long, fulfilling life and is now at peace. Though we cannot be with you this week, know that you are in our prayers.
God bless you now and always.
Celebrating Louise's 94th Birthday with Dorothy and Linda at Chet & Emil's in 2006
Louise's 94th Birthday
Louise in the center of the Ryan Family.
Jeff and Laurie with Emily and Louise.
Paula, Mike and family with Emily and Louise
Louise and Frank were very, very special to me and my family. From the time I was a child until Frank's death, they would visit us each summer when they returned to Wisconsin. Dave and I visited them several times in Arizona for many years. After Frank died, I was fortunate to become even closer to Louise and enjoyed visiting her in Wittenburg. She would come down to our house on occasion and enjoyed being part of our big family gatherings. She loved riding our golf cart and being outside soaking up the sun. Whenever I came to Wittenburg, we would take road trips to the cemetery and ride around the country side where she grew up as a teenager. We often visited Dorothy and had lunch with her. Louise loved telling me stories from the past, and I enjoyed hearing them as much as she enjoyed telling them. She had spunk and great witt.
I believe she is in now in a place where God and Frank are welcoming her home, fully embraced and in the presence of those who love her. I have great memories of Louise. I loved her, I will miss her, and she will forever remain in my heart.
Up north visiting the Schlorff homestead in 2007 with Cousin Betty and nephew Bob Ryan.
2007 dinner at Chet & Emils with relatives from California.
Louise driving the golf cart.
Louise was a very fiesty and strong Women,never at a lost for words and to speak her mind.I have great respect for Louise and Frank my entire life.They both had a remarkable zest for life!And a great sense of humor.She will forever be remembered and missed.Rest in Peace with the love of Her life Frank.
Louise and Linda on Mother's Day 2007
Louise and Emily visiting the old Schlorff homestead. All that is left standing is the outhouse.
Maybell, Linda and Louise.
Dorothy, Maybell and Louise on her 98th Birthday.
Louise's 98th Birthday
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