Mrs. Lorraine Biever, of Port Washington, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Newcastle Place in Mequon. She was 96 years old.
Lorraine was born in the Town of Belgium on November 30, 1923, daughter of Allie Kultgen and Florence Conter Kultgen. She grew up in Port Washington and graduated from Port Washington High School. As a young lady she was an avid roller-skater. After high school, she attended Ms. Brown's Business College in Milwaukee, and worked at her father's Chevrolet dealership in downtown Port Washington. On September 24, 1947, she married Harvey Biever at St. Mary's Catholic Church. He preceded her in death in December of 2000.
Lorraine was a lifelong member of St Mary's Catholic Church (St. John XXIII Parish), and also belonged to the Catholic Order of Lady Foresters and the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed baking, cooking, bird watching, the Milwaukee Brewers and had a special place in her heart for dogs.
She is survived by her daughter Lori (Mark) Minz of Grafton, her special niece Vicki (Jerome) Lauters, grandnieces Stephanie and Melissa, and great-grandniece Olivia. She is further survived by other nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives, friends and her special dog Bella. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harvey and her sister Anita (the late Arnold) Becker.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John XXIII Parish, St. Mary's Church with Father Patrick Wendt presiding. Due to COVID-19, the Mass will be private for family only. Lorraine will be laid to rest next to her husband Harvey at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Court of the Prophets in Brookfield.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the donor's choice are suggested.
The Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington is honored to serve the family. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.
Lorraine's family wishes to thank Marla and Margo and all the aids and staff at Newcastle Place for their care and compassion.