Lorraine Schoenbauer
March 11, 1925 - April 21, 2025
Lorraine C. Schoenbauer, age 100, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side and entered Heaven on the same day as Pope Francis, on Monday, April 21, 2025, at her home at Praha Village. Lorraine was born on March 11, 1925, in Jordan, MN, to Gerhard and Elizabeth (Beckman) Hartmann. She graduated from Jordan High School and she met a young man at a dance in Jordan. It took Eugene three times asking her for the honor of a dance before she agreed. There must have been some magic happening because she married Eugene N. Schoenbauer on May 20, 1950, in Jordan! Raising six children and helping Eugene on the farm kept her busy but she became a dedicated volunteer at Mala Strana Nursing Home once the children had left the nest. A woman of great faith, she was an active member of Ladies Guild (now Council of Catholic Women). Her beautiful gardens fed her love of gardening.
She remained active throughout her 100 years, serving as a role model for the residents at Praha Village, encouraging them by her dedication to walking and staying active. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, a good piece of chocolate, and was an avid card player, enjoying Euchre, Sheephead, 3-13, and 500. Always kind and friendly, Lorraine’s love of people and outgoing personality will be missed by her family and all who knew her.
Lorraine is survived by her children, Donna Roberts of McKinney, TX, Leroy (Pamela) Schoenbauer of New Prague, Diane (Dave) Winblad of Lakeville, Lloyd (Lori) Schoenbauer of New Prague, Laura (Pete) Lecher of North Branch; daughter-in-law, Mary Schoenbauer of Belle Plaine; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren with another on the way in November. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene, on September 20, 2001; son, Dennis; granddaughter and husband, Melissa & Tom Kerber; granddaughter, Mary Ellen Schoenbauer; brother & wife, Gilbert (RoseMary) Hartmann.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church with Father Eugene Theisen officiating. Visitation will take place at church from 10-11 AM. Burial will occur at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery followed by lunch at the KC Hall.
Lorraine was such a wonderful caring person. Had great memories of her when she always played cards with my mom. If no one else could just the two of them would play. She had such a kind and gentle soul. My deepest sympathy to the whole family. She is now with our heavenly lord and playing 3-13 with her card buddies!! May her soul rest in peace!
My early memories of Lorraine are of her as a young farm wife when I baby sat for her older children. I am happy to have visited with her in the last few years, to see her still physically and mentally active. She was always smiling, generous and likable, a person who made you feel happy to have as a relative.
I visited Lorraine often at Praha Village over the past few years thru the Befriender Progam thru St Wenc/Union Hill…parishes. She soon became my good friend when we talked about being a farm woman, gardening and raising flowers! She squealed with excitement when I brought fresh flowers from my garden or a pot of her favorite, geraniums! I would bring her chocolate and candy. Her sweet and gentle voice and nature showed thru when I came for a visit. Often Lorraine was knitting mittens for her grandchildren, and great grandchildren and for the annual Praha Village Christmas sale. She walked… Read more »
Lorraine was such a delight to visit with at Praha Village! So happy that she got to be recognized in the New Prague Times recently! May Lorraine’s soul rest in peace and my condolences to her family.