Lorraine E. Zimmermann, age 73, of Zumbrota, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at home. The funeral service will be on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at St. John's Lutheran Church - Mazeppa at 11:00 am with Pastor Alan Horn officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota and for one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Mazeppa cemetery.
Lorraine Ellen Larson was born on February 21, 1944 to Tilden and Viola (Ihrke) Larson at home in Mazeppa where she was raised and attended school. She married Wayne Zimmermann on November 19, 1960 at St. John's Lutheran Church. They made their home in Zumbrota; together they raised five children and worked side by side. They loved traveling together and having card parties. Lorraine also worked at St. Mary's Hospital, the Canning Company, Golden Fox Café and Casey's General Store. All while helping out on the farm and being an active business partner with Wayne in a world renowned Health and Wellness company. Wayne passed in 2005, Lorraine continued to take care of their home, where she enjoyed flowers and gardening. Lorraine was a very active member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Goodhue County Saddle Club and the WELCA Ladies Group.
After retiring in 2006, Lorraine enjoyed reading her bible, playing cards and dominos, taking her grandchildren shoe shopping and spending time with her family.
Lorraine is survived by her children, Pete (Renie) Zimmermann, Lori (Jeff) Groth, Paul Zimmermann, Leia (Mark) Ryan and Phil (Colleen) Zimmermann; seventeen grandchildren, Wyatt, Westin, Nichole, Tom, Josh, Jordan, Renae, Courtney, Andrew, Ramanda, Brent, Katie, Bradley, Jarid, Lindzey, Lexy and Amanda; thirteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Hedberg and Diane (Chris) Friedrich; one brother, Kelly (Joyce) Larson; brother-in-law, Larry (Marlys) Zimmermann; many nieces and nephews; and special friend, LaVerne Dammonn.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her loving husband, Wayne; sister, Donna Hall; infant brother, Duane Larson, nephew, John Zimmermann; sister-in-law, Elaine Shelstad; brothers-in-law, Danny Hedberg, Vail Hall, Earl and Myron Zimmermann; and her parents.
Memorials are preferred to St. John's Lutheran Church in Mazeppa.
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4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel
1475 Jefferson Dr
Zumbrota, MN 55992
Funeral Service
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)
St. John's Lutheran Church - Mazeppa
Mazeppa, MN 55956