Elaine C. Drumm

1931 - 2013

Drumm, Elaine C.

Elaine C. Drumm age 82, a Manitowoc resident, died Thursday afternoon, September 5, 2013 at Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family.

Elaine was born July 2, 1931 in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Louis and Hildegard (Lorenz) Kraemer. She graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1949. On May 3, 1952 Elaine was married to Gerald "Jerry" D. Drumm at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church at Haven. He preceded her in death on May 26, 2006.

Elaine was a member of Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church, Otto-Oas VFW Post #659 Ladies Auxiliary of Manitowoc, the Izaak Walton League of America, Manitowoc Chapter #138. She enjoyed flower gardening and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mom passed her love of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on to her family.

Survivors include her five children, their spouses and their children: Marilyn (Terry) Tuschel of rural Manitowoc and their children: Jeff (Krista) Tuschel; Sarah (Mike) Hackmann; Melissa (Chad) Hackmann; Judy Fuerbringer of Manitowoc and her step-children: Derek (Bev) Fuerbringer; Pamela Jacobs; Glenn Vasquez; Kevin Fuerbringer; Lisa Fuerbringer; Jill (Cornel) Eis; Donald "Butch" (Lynn) Drumm of Manitowoc; and their children: Josh Drumm and his fiancé Kayla Marean; Ryan (Ashley) Drumm; Kyle Drumm; Carol (Arvid) Green of Albertville, MN; and their son Aren Green; Roger (Debbie) Drumm of Green Bay and their daughter Camilla Drumm; 4 great-grandchildren: Alex and Brynn Hackmann; Reese and Tegan Drumm; step-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: Louis and Hildegard Kraemer; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Elmer and Mabel Drumm; one son-in-law: Glenn Fuerbringer;

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc. Rev. Stephen Melso & Rev. Waldemar Loescher will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State St., Manitowoc on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorials would be appreciated for the Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church or Manitowoc Lutheran High School. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com

Elaine's family would like to thank Pastor Kujawski, Pastor Melso, Pastor Loescher, Dr. Alfredo Diaz and his staff, the dedicated nurses and staff of Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center for all their special attention and concern shown mom and our family.