The Herald-Palladium, Thursday, June 29, 2023, Page A7
Louise Eleanor Prillwitz, 94, of Eau Claire passed away on June 27, 2023, with her family by her side.
She was born on March 11, 1929 in Sodus, to Lydia (Steinke) and Albert Sempert. On October 23, 1948, she married Frank Prillwitz.
Louise and Frank raised three beloved children on their family farm which they operated for more than 60 years.
Louise was dedicated to her family and was a hard-working lady on the family fruit farm. She was employed seasonally by Crystal Springs Florist, Don Shoes, and Rohring's Chothing Store and sold produce at the South Bend Farmers Market. Louise opened one of the first U-Pick farms in the early 1970's and she was voted WHFB's Farm Woman of the Year.
She enjoyed fashion and wearing the styles through the decades. She was a member of several organizations and participated in various causes in the community. She was a long-time member of Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; in-laws; granddaughter, Rachel; step-sisters; brothers-in-law, and other family members.
She will be greatly missed by family and friends including her sons: Wayne and Dennis (Sheila); daughter, Sherri (Cary) Taylor; granddaughter, Sara (Danny) and their children; grandson, Brent (Megan) and their children; sister-in law; step-brother; nieces and nephews; and countless friends.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, at Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire and the Humane Society - Southwestern Michigan Yeager Family Pet Shelter.
Louise will forever live in our hearts. Thanks to her caregivers during her brief unexpected illness.
Louise Eleanor Prillwitz, 94, of Eau Claire passed away on June 27, 2023, with her family by her side.
She was born on March 11, 1929 in Sodus, to Lydia (Steinke) and Albert Sempert. On October 23, 1948, she married Frank Prillwitz.
Louise and Frank raised three beloved children on their family farm which they operated for more than 60 years.
Louise was dedicated to her family and was a hard-working lady on the family fruit farm. She was employed seasonally by Crystal Springs Florist, Don Shoes, and Rohring's Chothing Store and sold produce at the South Bend Farmers Market. Louise opened one of the first U-Pick farms in the early 1970's and she was voted WHFB's Farm Woman of the Year.
She enjoyed fashion and wearing the styles through the decades. She was a member of several organizations and participated in various causes in the community. She was a long-time member of Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; in-laws; granddaughter, Rachel; step-sisters; brothers-in-law, and other family members.
She will be greatly missed by family and friends including her sons: Wayne and Dennis (Sheila); daughter, Sherri (Cary) Taylor; granddaughter, Sara (Danny) and their children; grandson, Brent (Megan) and their children; sister-in law; step-brother; nieces and nephews; and countless friends.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, at Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire and the Humane Society - Southwestern Michigan Yeager Family Pet Shelter.
Louise will forever live in our hearts. Thanks to her caregivers during her brief unexpected illness.
The Herald-Palladium, Thursday, June 29, 2023, Page A7
Louise Eleanor Prillwitz, 94, of Eau Claire passed away on June 27, 2023, with her family by her side.
She was born on March 11, 1929 in Sodus, to Lydia (Steinke) and Albert Sempert. On October 23, 1948, she married Frank Prillwitz.
Louise and Frank raised three beloved children on their family farm which they operated for more than 60 years.
Louise was dedicated to her family and was a hard-working lady on the family fruit farm. She was employed seasonally by Crystal Springs Florist, Don Shoes, and Rohring's Chothing Store and sold produce at the South Bend Farmers Market. Louise opened one of the first U-Pick farms in the early 1970's and she was voted WHFB's Farm Woman of the Year.
She enjoyed fashion and wearing the styles through the decades. She was a member of several organizations and participated in various causes in the community. She was a long-time member of Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; in-laws; granddaughter, Rachel; step-sisters; brothers-in-law, and other family members.
She will be greatly missed by family and friends including her sons: Wayne and Dennis (Sheila); daughter, Sherri (Cary) Taylor; granddaughter, Sara (Danny) and their children; grandson, Brent (Megan) and their children; sister-in law; step-brother; nieces and nephews; and countless friends.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, at Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire and the Humane Society - Southwestern Michigan Yeager Family Pet Shelter.
Louise will forever live in our hearts. Thanks to her caregivers during her brief unexpected illness.
Louise Eleanor Prillwitz, 94, of Eau Claire passed away on June 27, 2023, with her family by her side.
She was born on March 11, 1929 in Sodus, to Lydia (Steinke) and Albert Sempert. On October 23, 1948, she married Frank Prillwitz.
Louise and Frank raised three beloved children on their family farm which they operated for more than 60 years.
Louise was dedicated to her family and was a hard-working lady on the family fruit farm. She was employed seasonally by Crystal Springs Florist, Don Shoes, and Rohring's Chothing Store and sold produce at the South Bend Farmers Market. Louise opened one of the first U-Pick farms in the early 1970's and she was voted WHFB's Farm Woman of the Year.
She enjoyed fashion and wearing the styles through the decades. She was a member of several organizations and participated in various causes in the community. She was a long-time member of Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; in-laws; granddaughter, Rachel; step-sisters; brothers-in-law, and other family members.
She will be greatly missed by family and friends including her sons: Wayne and Dennis (Sheila); daughter, Sherri (Cary) Taylor; granddaughter, Sara (Danny) and their children; grandson, Brent (Megan) and their children; sister-in law; step-brother; nieces and nephews; and countless friends.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, at Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire and the Humane Society - Southwestern Michigan Yeager Family Pet Shelter.
Louise will forever live in our hearts. Thanks to her caregivers during her brief unexpected illness.
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