Loretta Steinmeyer Obituary

LORETTA M. STEINMEYER Loretta M. Steinmeyer, age 89, of Menomonie, WI died Friday, February 20, 2004 at the American Lutheran Home in Menomonie. The former Loretta Marie Burck was born June 16, 1914 in the Town of Dunn, Dunn County, WI to Otto and Anna (House) Burck. She was raised in the Town of Dunn and attended Downsville State Graded School. Loretta married Telmer Steinmeyer on April 24, 1935 in Menomonie. In 1940 they moved to a farm in the Town of Weston, where they farmed for many years. Loretta also worked in food service at the Dunn County Health Care Center until retiring in 1979. Loretta was a member of New Hope Lutheran Church in Downsville. She belonged to the church women's group, and taught Sunday School and Bible School for many years. She also enjoyed taking care of her yard and her flowers. She loved her family and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Loretta is survived by: 2 daughters, Jean Davis of Menomonie Joann Steinmeyer (special friend Cindy Opsal) of Menomonie 2 grandsons, Duane Davis (Cindy Earley) of Menomonie Troy (Colleen) Davis of Menomonie 1 great-granddaughter, Kylee Rae Davis 1 sister, Shirley Edgeberg of Menomonie Nieces and nephews A special roommate, Pearl Schneck And other relatives and friends She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Telmer; 3 sisters, Irma Burns, Mildred Lowman and Mavis Phillips; and 4 brothers, Kenneth, Leland, Otto Jr. and DeWayne Burck. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 24, 2004 at New Hope Lutheran Church in Downsville with Rev. Steven Carlson officiating. Burial will be in Grand View Cemetery in the Town of Dunn. Family and friends may call at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Monday and at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.