Lorraine A. Rysticken, 84, of Manitowoc, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the Milwaukee Catholic Home.
She was born on August 23, 1936 in Manitowoc to the late John Sr. and Monica (Fischer) Fogeltanz. While growing up she lived in Taus and Kellnersville, and graduated from Reedsville High School. After she finished high school, she began working at Mirro Aluminum as a payroll clerk and it is also where she met her future husband, Richard Rysticken. They were married on November 16, 1957 in Kellnersville. When their children were born, she stayed home as a homemaker. After their children were grown, she was employed at Holy Family Pharmacy as a pharmacy aide until her retirement.
Most important to Lorraine were her faith, family, and friends. She enjoyed playing Sheephead, cooking, gardening, and music, especially Polkas. Lorraine spent time volunteering at her church and in the community, most recently at the St. Vincent de Paul Store.
Survivors include her children, Cindy (Greg) Uhen of River Hills and Diane Hochkammer of Cherry Valley, Illinois; five grandchildren, Ben, Sarah, and Dan Uhen of Milwaukee and Andrew and Adam Hochkammer of Rockford, Illinois; one great-grandson, Warren Hochkammer; brothers, John (Joyce) Fogeltanz Jr. and Don (Sandy) Fogeltanz, all of Kellnersville; and nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; parents, John Sr. and Monica Fogeltanz; and brother, LeRoy Fogeltanz.
Private family services will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home with Rev. Ben Johnson officiating. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel with entombment at a later date in Calvary Chapel Mausoleum. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.
Memorials to the family are preferred to the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
