Lorraine Albrecht, age 91, of Wall Lake, Iowa passed away on Monday, May 9th, 2016 at North Lake Manor in Storm Lake, Iowa. Lorraine G. Albrecht was born on July 24, 1924, to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Starken of Lamberton, Minnesota.
Lorraine graduated from Lamberton High School with the Class of 1942. After graduation she went to work in Jackson Minnesota; there she met her first husband Marvin A. Coon. In 1944, Lorraine was united in marriage to Marvin. This union was blessed with three children; Larry, Gregory and Patricia. Marvin passed away on March 21, 1961. In 1964, Lorraine was united in marriage to Loren Albrecht. Loren and Lorraine had the privilege of hosting a foreign exchange student, Aurora from the Philippines in their home for one year. Aurora now resides in Tallahassee, Florida and calls the Albrechts “Mom and Pop.” Throughout the years, they have kept in contact and she will always be considered one of the family.
Lorraine was active in her church serving many years as parish representative for D.C.C.W. and her church guild, holding several offices. She volunteered at Twilight Acres, school and helped Loren with his business. Lorraine was also involved in the Lions Club and American Red Cross Blood Mobile and working part-time at the Library.
Lorraine wasn’t a card player but enjoyed a good book or movie and loved her family and cherished her grandchildren and great grands; family was a great part of her life! She enjoyed attending many of their school activities and cooking for all of the family when they gathered.
Lorraine loved her family. Those left to cherish her memory are: son Mr. Larry (Deb) Coon of Lytton, son Mr. Gregory Coon of Albert City and daughter Mrs. Patricia (Don) Carlson of Storm Lake. She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Teresa (Greg) Bruening of Sac City; Tiffany (Joe) Larson of Sac City; Chad (Jennifer) Coon of Oskaloosa; Rebecca (Dan) Slater of Adel; Tyler (Beth) Coon of Des Moines; Chris (fiancée Michelle) Stimson of Ames; Kelly (Brad) Johnson of Storm Lake; 13 great grands: Austin and Madison Bruening, Tavyn Larson, Caitie (Travis) Scheffer, Megan, Thomas, Nick and Lauren Coon, Connor, Michael and Carter Slater, and Bailey and Hannah Stimson; three step-children and nine step grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. They will truly miss their Grandma A.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her mother and father Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Starken; brother Harold Starken and wife Alice; sisters: Elvera (Starken) Harnick and husband Edwin H; Eileen (Starken) Sueker; and Evelyn Zollner and husband Elmer; and her husbands, Marvin Coon who passed in 1961 and Loren Albrecht who passed in 1994.
