Lorraine C. Schaefer
April 10, 1927 — October 4, 2021
Lorraine C. Schaefer Franklin - (nee Theis) Reunited with her beloved husband Norbert "Bud" on Monday, October 4, 2021 at the age of 94. Loving mom of Barbara (Ken) Manthey, Allan (Tammy) Schaefer, Cathy (Dale) Swenson and Darrell (Carolyn) Schaefer. Proud grandma of Mike and Matt Manthey, Shana, Nicole, Marty and David Swenson and Taylor and Parker Schaefer. Great-grandma of Angeline, Lukas, Colten and Logan Swenson. Sister of Fr. Jerry Theis. Sister-in-law of Joe Wanke. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her siblings Eugene (Marge) Theis, George (Julie) Theis Jr., Edwin Theis, Shaun Theis and Dolores (Bud) Bender. Lorraine was a life time member of the South Milwaukee Yacht Club. She was an avid gardener, seamstress and baker. Visitation at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 7963 S. 116th St., Franklin, on Friday, October 8 from 10 - 11:15 AM. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM. Burial at St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery, Waterford.
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