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Lorraine A. Plank
Larsen, Wisconsin

Lorraine A. Plank, age 76, of Larsen, died Monday, January 30, 2012, at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah. She was born in Portland, Maine on November 20, 1935, to the late Leo and Josephine (Calderwood) O'Connor. On June 9, 1956, Lorraine married Gene F. Plank at the First United Methodist Church in Neenah. From 1955 to 1958 she worked for Wisconsin Tissue Mills, then for Sentry Foods for 27 years, and for 17 years Lorraine worked for Krueger's True Value until her retirement. For many years, she was a member of Ducks Unlimited enjoying the banquets for DU and the Lake Poygan Sportsmen Club. She served as the treasurer of the Boom Bay Association for many years. Lorraine was involved in many crafts and enjoyed selling at craft shows around the state. She also enjoyed making homemade gifts for friends and relatives. Lorraine was a NASCAR and Packer fan and enjoyed traveling.
Lorraine loved her family and truly loved spending time with them. She is survived by four children, Laurie (Brad) Bennett, Randy (Connie) Plank, Ronald (Nancy) Plank, Gene Plank, Jr.; four grandchildren, Jared Plank, Ryan Plank, Kimberly Asmus, and Kaylin Asmus; one brother, George (Jeanne) Snell; two sisters, Jean (Robert) McDonald, Mary (Erwin) Novak; step-brother, Thomas Graham; brother-in-law, David Plank; sisters-in-law, Delores Verkuilen and Linda Greetan; many nieces and nephews; a special friend, Judy Benner; and her special companion, her yellow lab Penny.
Along with her parents, Lorraine was also preceded in death by her husband, Gene, on July 7, 2007; one brother, Leo O'Connor; brother-in-law, Melvin Verkuilen; and two sisters-in-law, Carol Plank, Margaret Bricco.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012, at 12:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home, Winneconne, with Pastor Grace Imathiu officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery in the Town of Wolf River. A Visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

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