Lorraine L. Peplinski, of Whitewater, “kicking heals” her soul found her way to heaven Nov. 16, 2016.
This feisty little German lady was born on the farm in Mukwonago Sept. 24, 1922, to the late Henry and Clara (Hennig) Schmidt. Lorraine always said she was “29 and holding.” We enjoyed and will miss hearing her one-liners such as: If your nose itches, kiss a fool, Ya know honey is sweet but it is all just bee sh**, Rain before 7 ends before 11, Cold hands, warm heart, dirty feet no sweetheart, and, A shot and a beer and a wine for a wash.”
Lorraine also baby sat for over 50 years and always lived life to the fullest. She had a special affection for animals, the outdoors, polka music, dancing and above all, her family.
Cherished wife of the late John Peplinski. They will be together to celebrate their 75 wedding anniversary Nov. 29. Lorraine was preceded in death by two effervescent daughters, Deloris (Melvin) Storck and Linda Shroble; six siblings: Loretta (Pete) Rossbach, Alice (John) Hibbard, Eleanore (Finlarig) McLean, Heiney (Lorraine), Earl (Ruby) and Eddy (Ann) Schmidt Plusrck; grandson Wayne Pastorius; and great grandchildren Ty Nordstrom and Donny Storck.
Devoted mother to children, Gloria (Kirk) Copeland, Anthony (Shirlee) Peplinski and Brenda Peplinski. Grandma to Meladee (Gene) Carey, Mike (LeAnn) Storck, Betty (Ken) Rambatt, Laurie (Scott) Heathman, Angela (Joe) Thibault, Melissa (Brandon) Zimmerman, Toni (Lyle) Nordstrom, Jerry Jr., Joe (Megan) Mathesius, Trisha (Niles) Long; 25 great grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by Jordan, Trisha, Colby, Joe, Megan, Connor and Maeve who spent countless hours basking in her sunshine. Sister-in-law to Elizabeth Congdon, special friend to Ivy her Rummy playing partner and numerous family members and friends.
Graveside services and burial will be Saturday at Hillside Cemetery beginning at 11:30 a.m. Following the burial, friends and family are invited to join us to celebrate her life at Cravath Lakefront Community Center, 341 S. Freemont St. (across from the Police Department) from noon to 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Touched By A Paw would be appreciated.
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The Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family.
