This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ShawanoGenWebProject Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/17081/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shawano Leader Thursday, August 13, 2009 Irene M. Laude Irene M. Laude, age 87, Wittenberg, died on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009 at the Homme Home of Wittenberg. She was born on May 27, 1922 in the Town of Bear Creek, Waupaca County, the daughter of the late Fred and Leona (Beyer) Draeger. On May 5, 1946, Irene was united in marriage to Lyman Laude in Bear Creek. He preceded her in death on Oct. 10, 2008. Irene worked at the former Laude's IGA in Wittenberg and also sold for the Fuller Brush Company for many years. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wittenberg, and the LWML. Among other interests, Irene loved to cook and bake. She would also spend many hours making bars of soap and collecting items to support world relief efforts. Irene was also a member of a canasta club and was an active member of the Bloecher-Johnson American Legion Post 502 Ladies Auxiliary. Irene was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Survivors include: three children, Mary (Dick) Beversdorf, Wittenberg, Diane (Dan) Zelinski, Antigo, Dave (Deb) Laude, Wisconsin Rapids; seven grandchildren, Jim (Beth) Beversdorf, Mark (Darci) Beversdorf, Alan (Resa) Beversdorf, John (Tehann) Zelinski, Sheila (Justin) Gelhausen, Krystal (Adam) Shearier, Kirby Laude; four great-grandchildren, Haylee, Shaylyn, Bodee and Adee; two brothers, Frank Draeger, Calif., Glenn (Susan) Draeger, Wausau, and a sister, Mildred Martin, New London. In addition to her husband and parents, Irene was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wittenberg. The Rev. Clifford Kessen will officiate. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Schmidt Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg, is assisting the family. The family guestbook and condolences are available at schmidtschulta.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Paul Lutheran Church would be appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.