Lorraine Myszka

Lorraine Myszka, 95, formerly of Athens, died on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 while under the care of Heartland Hospice at the Waterford in Colby.

She was born January 24, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI and attended St. Casimir’s Grade School.  She was the only child of the late Dennis and Mary Werowinski.  When she was 12 years old, the family moved to a dairy farm in Milladore, WI.  She later worked at Weinbrenner Shoe Company in Marshfield, WI before meeting her future husband, Ervin Myszka at a polka dance.

Lorraine and Ervin were united in marriage on May 21,1955 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milladore.  They were blessed with 65 years of marriage.  He preceded her in death on October 12, 2020.

After their marriage, Lorraine became a homemaker and a stay at home wife and mother, raising their children on a dairy farm in Schnappsville, WI, growing their own produce, canning and tending to her flower gardens.

Some of Lorraine’s favorite pastimes included, doing puzzles, playing cards, bingo, watching EWTN and listening to country and polka music.  Important to her was her faith and family.  She was a longtime member of Holy Family Parish, Poniatowski and the Parish Council of Catholic Women.

Survivors include, six children, Cliff (Vicky) Myszka, Athens and their children, Tracy Booth, Rhonda (Craig) Beck and Lee (Becca) Myszka, Linda Myszka, Athens, Kathy (Andy) Mondroski, Schofield and their children Andrea Hanke and Becky (Mike) Schneppenheim, Eileen Hager (fiancé Steve Ludy) Wausau and her children Andy Hager and Jackie Hager, Jeff (Barb) Myszka, Athens and her children Jen (Jason) Legois, Jacob Orlowski, Heidi (Edward) Svejda and Joe (Emily) Orlowski and Larry Myszka, Athens.  She was further blessed with many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski.  Rev. Alan Wierzba will preside.  The burial will be in the parish cemetery.  Visitation will be on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church.

The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the staff at the Waterford in Colby and Heartland Hospice for their services and special care of Lorraine.

A video of the funeral Mass will be available to watch on the funeral home website.  Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com

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