Lorraine Frances Kellerman's Obituary
Lorraine F. Kellerman, age 96, of Oshkosh passed away on Wednesday May 17, 2023 at Lakepoint Villa Assisted Living in Oshkosh. She was born in Oshkosh on May 29, 1926 the daughter of the late Edwin and Frances (Jungwirth) Zarling. Lorraine married Lawrence Kellerman at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Oshkosh on November 16, 1946. He preceded her in death on January 16, 1987.
Lorraine worked at Wisconsin Axle & St. Peter School for a time, however, her most natural and beloved role was that of wife, mother, and grandmother. Nothing gave her more joy than spending time with her family. She loved playing games and cards with family, especially Farkle, and was the designated scorekeeper for many years. Her giggle was so sweet, and she always had a smile on her face. Many grandchildren recall playing the game Pass-Out with her using soda and candy cigarettes.
She volunteered with many groups including: Camp Fire Girls (National Luther Gulick Award), Boy Scouts, St. Peter Home and School Assn. Chairman (St. Patrick service award), Parish Council member (Funeral Luncheon committee member), Aquinas Club President (Social Concerns Committee Chairman), Oshkosh Catholic Women’s Club, Father Carr’s outreach, Catholic Women’s Group, Sierra Club, and St. Vincent de Paul.
After many years volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul, she continued enjoying “shopping” at Lakepoint Villa. She especially loved shopping in the craft room. Staff would return the items she shopped for at night so she could enjoy shopping for them again the next day. We hope she gets to go shopping in heaven. What childlike glee that would be for her.
Lorraine is survived by her five children, Kay (John) Murray, Sally (Richard) Wienke, James (Linda) Kellerman, Mary (Darrell) Chapin, Susan (John) Robinson, 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces & nephews.
Lorraine was preceded in death by two brothers; Lawrence Zarling, Eddie Zarling Jr., and one sister, Charlotte (Zarling/Smith) Kraft, son-in-law Charles Cysiewski, daughter-in-law Lucy Kellerman, and special friend Harold Marquardt.
Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Most Blessed Sacrament (St. Peters) Catholic Church, 449 High Ave., with Rev. Jerome Pastors officiating. Visitation will be at the church at 2 p.m. until the time of service. Livestream @ mbsoshkosh.com
Inurnment will take place at Lake View Memorial Park.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to AseraCare Hospice, especially Tammy, and to Lakepoint Villa Staff, especially Kelly & Tracy for their excellent care and genuine love.
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