Lorene Clara Sprecher, age 96, was reunited with her beloved in heaven on July 16th, 2015. She was born at home in the Town of Troy on October 29, 1918 to Herman and Kate (Fischer) Fuchs. Lorene lived a quiet life on the farm until the age of 7. When she was 7, she went from being an only child to being 1 of 5 children when her cousins came to live with her family. Although a huge change, she accepted and loved her new "siblings". Such unconditional love was a trait she displayed throughout her life.

While attending school, at the tender age of 11, Lorene met her beloved, Ervin Sprecher. They shared their first kiss on the school steps when she was 13, married when she was 19, and went on to share a remarkable love and life together for the next 69 years. Lorene lived 94 of her 96 years on the same farm where she was born. She and Erv moved in with her parents where they lived and farmed together. She was proud in all their years together that "never a harsh or angry word was spoken".

Lorene's greatest joy and love was her family. When she was 41, she thought she was suffering from a touch of the flu. Nine months later she was blessed with her only child, a son who was the light of her life. Many years later she was once again blessed by the addition of a daughter in-law and finally at age 81, her 1st grandchild was born. Two more grandchildren followed. They were her pride and joy.

Lorene was the ultimate homemaker. She spent her life caring for her home, family and the many, many visitors who were regularly at the farm. The kitchen table was always full.

Lorene enjoyed spending time with family and friends, baking/cooking, Saturday night dances, her farm cats, and trips to Ho Chunk where more often than not she returned a winner. She had a love and knack for playing cards, maintaining involvement in several card clubs her entire adult life. Lorene spent countless hours contributing to the farm effort, whether it be driving the tractor or lawn mower, preparing expansive meals for workers, or doing whatever needed, always without question or hesitation. Known for her positive determination, Lorene rarely failed to succeed in accomplishing pursuits she felt were in the best interest of others or the farm she loved so dearly. She maintained a strong affiliation with the church throughout her life, with her faith always at the forefront of her personality, manner, and way of life.

Lorene is survived by her son, Scott (Crystal) of Cross Plains;
3 grandchildren, Brock, Rachel and Lucas;
A special friend,Jim Keck;
1 sister, Lucile (Diehl) Coenen of Sauk City;
1 brother,Roger Diehl of Sauk City;
2 sisters-in Law; Lorna (Sprecher) Anderson of Sauk City, and Florence Sprecher of Spring Green;
2 brothers –in Law, Walter (Buelah) Sprecher of Prairie du Sac, and Milton Sprecher of Spring Green; she is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Erv;2 brothers, Albert (Margaret) Diehl, and John (Shirley) Diehl;
4 sisters in-law, Margaret Diehl, Lorene (Bob) Erickson, Arline Pace, and Shirley Sprecher; 5 brothers in-law, Sylvester "Doc" Coenen, Harlan Sprecher, Orville (Molly) Sprecher, Marvin "Brownie" (Fern) Sprecher, and Wayne Anderson.

Special thanks and gratitude to Home Health United in Reedsburg and HHU Hospice in Madison for the expert and loving care you provided. Additionally, a huge Thank You to Lisa Hasheider who shared her skills, love and compassion when it was needed most.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at First United Church of Christ, Sauk City with Pastor Bill Kapp officiating. A visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Monday, July 20, 2015 at Hooverson Funeral Home, Sauk City, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be held at the Harrisburg Cemetery, Troy Township.