Virginia "Midge" Larrabee Obituary (1923 - 2016)

Virginia Mae “Midge” (Scheel) Larrabee, age 92, of Menomonie, WI died Wednesday Feb. 24, 2016 at The Neighbors of Dunn County. She was born June 6, 1923 in the Town of Rusk in Dunn County, WI to Ernest and Jessie (Leach) Scheel. Virginia “Midge” married Earl Larrabee on Aug. 22, 1942. They farmed for 29 years, then moved to Menomonie where they owned and operated the Dew Drop Inn for six years. During that time Midge also worked at Don’s Super Valu for over 30 years. Midge belonged to Little Elk Creek Lutheran Church where she was involved in quilting, Ladies Guild and served for many occasions. She also volunteered numerous hours at the American Lutheran Home. The greatest joy in her life was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Midge is survived by two daughters, Carla (Frank) Engeldinger of Niceville, FL and Dianna (Mike) Koehler of Eau Claire; five grandchildren, Renee (Gary) Aull and Jeffrey (Daniela) Engeldinger of Niceville, FL, Michelle (Jon) Creen of River Falls, WI, Brent (Kellee) Koehler of Chippewa Falls, WI and Stephanie (Justin) Hepfler of Roberts, WI and 14 great-grandchildren; and also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by husband, Earl in 1994; her parents; one sister; two brothers and one grandson in infancy, Bradley Koehler; and her special little dog “Cookie”. The family would like to give a special thank you to her niece and companion, Karen Scheel who Mom always called her faithful friend, spending hours playing cards; and Linda Belden her niece who spent most of her days off sharing time with Mom and always made sure Mom had fresh flowers; and also the staff of Tender Hearth Terrace who took such wonderful care of Mom, especially Eva and Judy who was with her at the end. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Little Elk Creek Lutheran Church in the Town of Red Cedar, Dunn Co. WI with Pastor Dale Moe officiating. There will be visitation from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Burial will be in Forest Center Cemetery in the Town of Spring Brook, Dunn Co. WI.