LaVerne Carter (nee Bastian) of Mequon was called home by our heavenly Father on Thursday July 30 2015 at the age of 92. She was born May 12th 1923 to the late Tillie and Walter Bastian. After 21 years without him LaVerne has gone to join her beloved husband Fred August Carter whom she has missed so dearly. LaVerne is survived by her five daughters Kathleen (Ronald) Bolstad of West Bend Sally Carter of Brown Deer Holly (George) Peltonen of Saukville Jane Brzezinski (Greg Paprocki) of Wind Lake and Cindy McGaw of Jackson her 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. In addition to being a loving mother and grandmother in her earlier years LaVerne loved to spend time gardening canning vegetables baking crocheting and playing Sheepshead. On weekends Fred and LaVerne could always be found at their cottage on the Rock River. Recently she became a resident of Lasata Care Center. She quickly became known as the resident jokester. LaVerne loved all of the staff and residents. She always tried to make them smile and never ran out of a joke to tell. The family would like to say a Special Thank you to the staff of Lasata and caregivers from Heartland Hospice that took such tremendous care of Mom during her final time on earth. A celebration of LaVerne's life will take place on Tuesday August 4th 2015 at Eernisse Funeral Home 1167 Washington Avenue Cedarburg WI. The family will greet visitors starting at 4:30 p.m. with a service beginning at 6:30 p.m. In Lieu of flowers memorials to the Humane Society in LaVerne's memory appreciated. Serving the family is The Eernisse Funeral Home 1167 Washington Avenue Cedarburg 262-376-9600. Online condolences may be found at www.eernissefuneralhomes.com.