Lorraine Norma "Linnerud" Graef

Lorraine Norma Graef found peace with the Lord at the age of 90, on October 4, 2025,

Born on February 27, 1935. She is survived by her son Ronald (Katherine) Graef, her daughter Sharon (Ronald) Pike, her son Gerald Graef (Margaret Malay); her grandchildren - Kimberley Graef (Scott Mackey), Jodi (Samantha) Graef, Shana (Dylan Fredette) Pike-Fredette, Clint Pike and her great granddaughters - Lillyanna Kubicki, Kailee Surprise, Hadley Graef and her great-grandson Graef due November 2025.

Lorraine is preceded in death by her husband Luther W. Graef, her mother Nora B. Nelson, her father Olaf Linnerud, her grandson Aaron Kubicki, her brothers - Donald O. Linnerud, Lowell N. Linnerud, Charles E. Linnerud, and her sister Delores (Linnerud) Groth.

Lorraine was a devoted wife for over 67 beautiful years, sharing a lifetime of love and companionship with her husband. She was a deeply caring and nurturing presence - a beloved mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother whose warmth touched every member of her family.

Her adventurous spirit led her to explore the world alongside her husband, creating cherished memories across continents. Lorraine found joy in the simple pleasures of life: teeing off with her golfing leagues, striking pins in her bowling league, gliding down snowy slopes and lifting her voice in song with the church choir. Her faith and fellowship were central to her life, and she remained an active and cherished member of her church community.

There will be a visitation, Monday, October 13, 2025, at Hartson Funeral Home, 11111 W. Janesville Road, Hales Corners, WI 53130 from 11:00 to 12 Noon, with a Service at 12 Noon.

Private Family Interment is at Wisconsin Memorial Park following the service.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials for Lorraine may be directed to Whitnall Park Lutheran Church, 5847 S. Lilac Lane, Hales Corners, WI 53130.