LaVonne Jeanette Graewin, 79, of Wilton died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at her home.
She was born Sept. 25, 1934, to Walter and Emma (Lietz) Gnewikow in Wilton. She was baptized Nov. 4, 1934, and confirmed March 21, 1948, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tomah. She was a member of the Tomah High School class of 1952.
She was united in marriage to Roger Graewin on Sept. 26, 1954, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tomah. He preceded her in death Dec. 10, 2003. Together they farmed in the town of Ridgeville for many years. Their farm received the Century Farm award in 1992. She was always hardworking and took great pride in farming. She enjoyed working in her garden and canning, and she was an excellent cook. She will be remembered for her pancakes and grandma’s cookies.
After Roger passed away, LaVonne enjoyed traveling and took several chartered bus trips and train trips with her sister-in-law Mary. She was very outgoing and could strike up a conversation with anyone.
She was a charter member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Tomah and served on the Ladies Aid. She was a loving mother and grandmother.
She is survived by three sons, Steve (Sharon) of Camp Douglas, Scott (Julie) of Mauston and Kerry (friend Kelly) of Wilton; four grandchildren, Jesse and Tiffany Graewin of Mauston and Riley and Dawson Graewin of Wilton; two sisters-in-law, Mary Gnewikow of Oakdale and Laura Gnewikow of Tomah; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
In additions to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Loren, Leonard, Delwin, Harvey and William Gnewikow; and a sister-in-law, Arlene Gnewikow.
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1221 La Grange Ave., Tomah. Pastor Mark Benning will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Wednesday at the Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. and at the church Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com.
