Loretta Steffens

Loretta Steffens, 99, of Seymour, WI, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Loretta began her journey on Earth February 13, 1914. She was born in Isaar, WI, the daughter of the late Joseph and Francis (Duffeck) Linsmeyer. She was united in marriage on January 4, 1939 to the late Paul Steffens and they shared 33 years of their lives together.

Loretta and Paul raised their family on their farm until retiring in 1972. They were longtime members of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Freedom.

Loretta was a phenomenal cook, baker, and gardener. She enjoyed playing cards, fishing, and spending time with her family.

Loretta's survivors include her children: Norbert (Ruth), Norman (Mary), Jerry (Dawn), Donna, Marie, and Rich (Linda); daughter-in-law Lorraine Steffens; her sister Margaret Linsmeyer; 22 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Paul; daughters Irene and Shirley; her son Joseph; her brothers: Leonard, Edward, Frank, and Joseph; and her sisters: Elsie, Ida, Mary, and Mathilda; nieces and nephews; and other in-laws.

Friends and family may call at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Freedom, on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 from 10 am until the funeral mass at 12 noon with Fr. Dan Felton officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com

2 Timothy:4-7
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

The Steffens family would like to thank Mary and the Home Instead staff as well as the staff at Cherry Meadows Hospice for all of their care and support.

To all my family and friends,
I did not expect to leave so suddenly, but what the Lord does is well done. I left you with love in my heart. May God bless you all. Loretta