Lora was employed at RWay Furniture Company shortly after she graduated from high school, but stayed at home as a full-time mother after her children were born. She later worked at Waldheim Floral for several years in the 1970’s. In addition to raising two sons, Lora was a tireless caregiver for her parents in their final years and devoted homemaker and wife to her husband of 62 years. Lora enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting, crossword puzzles and volunteering on election days at the polls. Following retirement, Lora and Ken moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where they spent the next three decades enjoying the warm climate, their closest friends and occasional visits from family. One of the highlights of Lora and Ken’s life journey together was chaperoning a group of children on a trip to Germany in the 1980’s.
Lora is survived by her sons, Randal (Nancy) Schmahl of Plymouth and Michael (Diane) Schmahl of Sheboygan; one grandson, Brett (Kerrie) Schmahl; two great-grandchildren, Mason Schmahl and Aiden Schmahl; one step-granddaughter, Kristi (Michael) Tillman; two step-great-grandchildren, Jake Berlin and Amanda Berlin; one brother, Harold (Marilyn) Perronne, as well as many other relatives and friends.
In addition to her beloved husband, Ken, she was preceded in death by her parents and parentsin- law, Robert and Emma Schmahl.
Lora was a gentle woman and will always be remembered for her selflessness, smile and easy-going manner.
Visitation will be held at Ballhorn Funeral Chapels on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. with a memorial service in celebration of Lora’s life to follow at 5:00 p.m. Lora will be laid to rest alongside her husband at Sheboygan Falls Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name.
To sign the guestbook, please visit: www.ballhornchapels. com Lora’s family would like to thank the staff at Pine Haven Covenant Home and Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for the care and compassion she received.
Lora was employed at RWay Furniture Company shortly after she graduated from high school, but stayed at home as a full-time mother after her children were born. She later worked at Waldheim Floral for several years in the 1970’s. In addition to raising two sons, Lora was a tireless caregiver for her parents in their final years and devoted homemaker and wife to her husband of 62 years. Lora enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting, crossword puzzles and volunteering on election days at the polls. Following retirement, Lora and Ken moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where they spent the next three decades enjoying the warm climate, their closest friends and occasional visits from family. One of the highlights of Lora and Ken’s life journey together was chaperoning a group of children on a trip to Germany in the 1980’s.
Lora is survived by her sons, Randal (Nancy) Schmahl of Plymouth and Michael (Diane) Schmahl of Sheboygan; one grandson, Brett (Kerrie) Schmahl; two great-grandchildren, Mason Schmahl and Aiden Schmahl; one step-granddaughter, Kristi (Michael) Tillman; two step-great-grandchildren, Jake Berlin and Amanda Berlin; one brother, Harold (Marilyn) Perronne, as well as many other relatives and friends.
In addition to her beloved husband, Ken, she was preceded in death by her parents and parentsin- law, Robert and Emma Schmahl.
Lora was a gentle woman and will always be remembered for her selflessness, smile and easy-going manner.
Visitation will be held at Ballhorn Funeral Chapels on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. with a memorial service in celebration of Lora’s life to follow at 5:00 p.m. Lora will be laid to rest alongside her husband at Sheboygan Falls Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name.
To sign the guestbook, please visit: www.ballhornchapels. com Lora’s family would like to thank the staff at Pine Haven Covenant Home and Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for the care and compassion she received.
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