Born to Eternal Life at the age of 92 on March 24, 2023, at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc, WI. Born on a farm in Caledonia, Racine County 1930; LaVerne helped her parents George and Lydia Baker with farming and selling produce at the Mitchell Street Market.
Laverne and Charles wed in 1956 and settled in Racine, raised 3 sons and were together for 54 years until Chuck's passing in 2010. With love for their son, Timmy and the community, the couple spearheaded the founding of the Cerebral Palsy Agency of Racine and Camp Kinder providing disabled children with day camp and respite care services. LaVerne and Chuck served as Board Members for over 40 years,
LaVerne had a passion for Racine Lutheran High School and would proudly tell of being the school's first graduate in 1948. In retirement she volunteered for almost 20 years at the Thrift Stores and enjoyed growing small potted plants which she donated to the stores. She and Chuck were lifelong members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Racine. She will be remembered for her many stories of the old days, handwritten cards of inspiration, poetry, her flower garden, a love of card playing, fishing, and cooking huge dinners for many guests.
LaVerne is survived by sons Martin (Elizabeth "Becky") of Muskego, and Steve (Mary Beth) of Chanhassen, MN. Grandchildren: Elizabeth (Ian) Rea, Charles (Janeen) Hartwig, Erich (Brittany) Hartwig, Matthew (Dustin) Hartwig, and Olivia Hartwig. Further survived by four Great-Grandchildren: Gabrielle, Margaret, William, and Lukas. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Church and Chapel Funeral Home, 15250 W. National Avenue, from 10:00 am until the time of Service at 12:00 pm. Interment will be private at West Lawn Memorial Park.
LaVerne's family thanks the staff of AngelsGrace Hospice for their loving care during mom's final weeks on earth. In keeping with her wishes, memorials to AngelsGrace Hospice, Trinity Lutheran Church in Racine, or Racine Lutheran High School are appreciated.
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Laverne and Charles wed in 1956 and settled in Racine, raised 3 sons and were together for 54 years until Chuck's passing in 2010. With love for their son, Timmy and the community, the couple spearheaded the founding of the Cerebral Palsy Agency of Racine and Camp Kinder providing disabled children with day camp and respite care services. LaVerne and Chuck served as Board Members for over 40 years,
LaVerne had a passion for Racine Lutheran High School and would proudly tell of being the school's first graduate in 1948. In retirement she volunteered for almost 20 years at the Thrift Stores and enjoyed growing small potted plants which she donated to the stores. She and Chuck were lifelong members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Racine. She will be remembered for her many stories of the old days, handwritten cards of inspiration, poetry, her flower garden, a love of card playing, fishing, and cooking huge dinners for many guests.
LaVerne is survived by sons Martin (Elizabeth "Becky") of Muskego, and Steve (Mary Beth) of Chanhassen, MN. Grandchildren: Elizabeth (Ian) Rea, Charles (Janeen) Hartwig, Erich (Brittany) Hartwig, Matthew (Dustin) Hartwig, and Olivia Hartwig. Further survived by four Great-Grandchildren: Gabrielle, Margaret, William, and Lukas. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Church and Chapel Funeral Home, 15250 W. National Avenue, from 10:00 am until the time of Service at 12:00 pm. Interment will be private at West Lawn Memorial Park.
LaVerne's family thanks the staff of AngelsGrace Hospice for their loving care during mom's final weeks on earth. In keeping with her wishes, memorials to AngelsGrace Hospice, Trinity Lutheran Church in Racine, or Racine Lutheran High School are appreciated.
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Born to Eternal Life at the age of 92 on March 24, 2023, at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc, WI. Born on a farm in Caledonia, Racine County 1930; LaVerne helped her parents George and Lydia Baker with farming and selling produce at the Mitchell Street Market.
Laverne and Charles wed in 1956 and settled in Racine, raised 3 sons and were together for 54 years until Chuck's passing in 2010. With love for their son, Timmy and the community, the couple spearheaded the founding of the Cerebral Palsy Agency of Racine and Camp Kinder providing disabled children with day camp and respite care services. LaVerne and Chuck served as Board Members for over 40 years,
LaVerne had a passion for Racine Lutheran High School and would proudly tell of being the school's first graduate in 1948. In retirement she volunteered for almost 20 years at the Thrift Stores and enjoyed growing small potted plants which she donated to the stores. She and Chuck were lifelong members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Racine. She will be remembered for her many stories of the old days, handwritten cards of inspiration, poetry, her flower garden, a love of card playing, fishing, and cooking huge dinners for many guests.
LaVerne is survived by sons Martin (Elizabeth "Becky") of Muskego, and Steve (Mary Beth) of Chanhassen, MN. Grandchildren: Elizabeth (Ian) Rea, Charles (Janeen) Hartwig, Erich (Brittany) Hartwig, Matthew (Dustin) Hartwig, and Olivia Hartwig. Further survived by four Great-Grandchildren: Gabrielle, Margaret, William, and Lukas. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Church and Chapel Funeral Home, 15250 W. National Avenue, from 10:00 am until the time of Service at 12:00 pm. Interment will be private at West Lawn Memorial Park.
LaVerne's family thanks the staff of AngelsGrace Hospice for their loving care during mom's final weeks on earth. In keeping with her wishes, memorials to AngelsGrace Hospice, Trinity Lutheran Church in Racine, or Racine Lutheran High School are appreciated.
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Laverne and Charles wed in 1956 and settled in Racine, raised 3 sons and were together for 54 years until Chuck's passing in 2010. With love for their son, Timmy and the community, the couple spearheaded the founding of the Cerebral Palsy Agency of Racine and Camp Kinder providing disabled children with day camp and respite care services. LaVerne and Chuck served as Board Members for over 40 years,
LaVerne had a passion for Racine Lutheran High School and would proudly tell of being the school's first graduate in 1948. In retirement she volunteered for almost 20 years at the Thrift Stores and enjoyed growing small potted plants which she donated to the stores. She and Chuck were lifelong members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Racine. She will be remembered for her many stories of the old days, handwritten cards of inspiration, poetry, her flower garden, a love of card playing, fishing, and cooking huge dinners for many guests.
LaVerne is survived by sons Martin (Elizabeth "Becky") of Muskego, and Steve (Mary Beth) of Chanhassen, MN. Grandchildren: Elizabeth (Ian) Rea, Charles (Janeen) Hartwig, Erich (Brittany) Hartwig, Matthew (Dustin) Hartwig, and Olivia Hartwig. Further survived by four Great-Grandchildren: Gabrielle, Margaret, William, and Lukas. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Church and Chapel Funeral Home, 15250 W. National Avenue, from 10:00 am until the time of Service at 12:00 pm. Interment will be private at West Lawn Memorial Park.
LaVerne's family thanks the staff of AngelsGrace Hospice for their loving care during mom's final weeks on earth. In keeping with her wishes, memorials to AngelsGrace Hospice, Trinity Lutheran Church in Racine, or Racine Lutheran High School are appreciated.
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