Lorraine Cecelia Nadler

March 6, 1929 - September 6, 2021 Lorraine Cecelia Nadler (neé Majerus) died peacefully at her home in Corona del Mar, California joining her husband and constant companion of 50 years, Michael D. Nadler. Lori was born in Bellechester, Minnesota and came to California in 1958. She was a dietician and teacher, and became a businesswoman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She was a beloved aunt to 12 nieces and nephews, and many grand nieces and nephews.The eldest of four girls, Lori led the way for her three sisters, two of whom followed her to California. She graduated in 1953 from the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota with a degree in home economics and sociology. St. Kate's was a focus of her philanthropy. She served on the Board of Trustees from 1997–2007, and established the Lorraine Majerus Nadler Southern California Scholarship, which continues to support the education of young women from California.After moving to California, Lori obtained a Masters in Education from CSU Long Beach, and taught in junior and senior high schools in Los Angeles. Lori met her husband Mike in 1963 through the Westwood Ski Club; they married in 1969. The two enjoyed traveling the world together for many decades, skiing and playing tennis in far-flung places. In the early 1970s they moved to Newport Beach, California, and settled in Corona del Mar in 1976, where they walked to the nearby Pacific Ocean weekly. Lori launched a small business out of her home called Cecelia that manufactured women's sportswear.Lori was generous to both her family and larger community. Nieces and nephews who visited California were treated to great conversation, meals, and trips to the '84 Olympics, the Pasadena Rose Parade, and the Balboa Bay Christmas light parade. Lori was a volunteer and donor to arts groups. She was a founding member of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Irvine. Lori is survived by two sisters, Adelaide 'Addy' Edwards of Los Angeles, California and Margaret Trondson, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, and many nieces and nephews. Lori was preceded in death by her husband Michael D. Nadler, her parents Clarence and Isadora Marjerus, and her sister Bernice 'Bunnie' Powers. Donations in her memory can be made to the Lorraine Majerus Nadler Southern California Scholarship at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota.Funeral mass Friday, September 10 at 5:30 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of Angels, 2100 Mar Vista Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660. All are welcome.