Lorraine Hottenstein

Lorraine M. Hottenstein, 90, of Platteville, died on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Atrium Post Acute Care of Lancaster, Wisconsin. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 28, 2018 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Platteville. Fr. John Blewett and Deacon Bill Bussan will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, where there will be a parish rosary at 3:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Friday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Lorraine Hottenstein Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Lorraine was born on October 19, 1928 in rural Potosi, the daughter of Leonard and Violet Langkamp. She graduated from Platteville High School in 1947. Lorraine was united in marriage to Herb Hottenstein on September 19, 1953 at St. Mary's in Platteville. Together they enjoyed their farm in Lima Township. Lorraine worked as a secretary for John Deere, State Farm Insurance, and Buros Insurance which became Leibfried Insurance. She then retired from The House of Insurance, Platteville. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, CCW. She was Life Member of the American Legion Auxiliary and VFW Auxiliary.

Lorraine was an excellent wife and mother. She made farm chores fun for her children to do when they were young and always went all out to celebrate holidays with her family. She believed in creating great memories for her children, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. Lorraine also enjoyed family gatherings, playing cards and spending time with her grandsons. In the last few years of her life she enjoyed getting her hair done while having fun listening to and watching the antics of Karen Reynolds and Katie Abing. Lorraine will be truly missed by all who knew her.

Lorraine is survived by her husband, Herb; three children, Diane Hottenstein, Patti (Ron) Reynolds, and Dennis (Wendy) Hottenstein; two grandsons, Drew and Derek; brothers-in-law, Bob Burbach and Merv (Wanda) Hottenstein; and many nieces, nephews, and special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Kenny and Clifford Langkamp; three sisters, Blanche Burbach, Ida Marie Linden and Velma Dolter. The family of Lorraine would like to give a special THANKS to the staffs of Atrium Post Acute Care and St. Croix Hospice for all of their care given these past months.