In Memory Of
Click for full sized image
Lorestine Marie Schmelzle
Seneca,Kansas
08/09/1933 - 11/10/2019
Lorestine Marie Schmelzle, 86, of Seneca, Kansas passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca. After a brief hospitalization in Topeka, it was her wish to return home to be closer to her family.
She was born on August 9, 1933 to Martin and Mary E. (Lauer) Steinmetz. She attended Greenwood Country School in Pottawatomie County through the 8th Grade and graduated from Wamego High School in 1951. After graduation she worked at Larson & Sons Department Store in Wamego from 1951-1958.
On October 13, 1958, she married Cletus (Clete) J. Schmelzle at St. Joseph’s Church in Flush; the couple celebrated 42 years of marriage prior to Clete’s death on May 30, 2001. In 1969 they started LCC Eggs, a large modern egg-producing business, from which she ‘retired’ on December 31, 1996. She was known as the ‘egg lady’ throughout Nemaha county, and most years she would host elementary kids from Hiawatha schools and provide a tour of the chicken houses.
After retirement, Lorestine spent many hours sewing blankets which would later be donated to the Rescue Mission in Topeka. You could spot her blankets because of the bright colors and her ‘zig zag’ stitch. She would always say that she hoped the blankets would be warmer than a cardboard box.
Lorestine never met a stranger, her door was always open, and cookies/apple muffins were always available. She enjoyed volunteering at the Mission Center and the Columbian Theatre in Wamego.
She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, and St. Ann’s Altar Society.
Survivors include three sons, Michael (Rhonda) Schmelzle, Douglas (Monae) Schmelzle, and Martin (Laurie) Schmelzle, all of Seneca; a daughter, Amy (Charles) Miles of Claremore, Oklahoma; a sister Marjorie Hansen of Wichita, 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00am on Thursday, November 14 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held at 9:30am prior to mass.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Lorestine Schmelzle Memorial Fund to be designated later for assistance to local community organizations.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 AM on Thursday, November 14 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the Funeral Mass.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 AM on Thursday, November 14 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the Funeral Mass.
Subscribe
Share This Obituary
Condolences
Your Mom was a dear friend. Besides being club sisters and neighbors,we shared the love of bird watching. She will be dearly missed.
Your family is in my thoughts during this difficult time. With sympathy.
So sorry to hear of your mom’s death. She was so sweet to us after remodeling my dad’s house and so happy to show us how it looked.
The students of St . Michael School always enjoyed her informative and cheerful tours to the Egg Lady’s farm. I enjoyed taking them there for an on the farm class trip. I was also so happy to reconnect with your mother volunteering at the Mission Center. She was so thoughtful! May she rest in peace!
So sorry to hear of your mother death. I always enjoyed our long conversations and keeping me updated on births and death of my cousins. She was always so kind and funny. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With my deepest sympathy, Janice Lauer Turner.
We appreciated Lorenstine’s and the Schmelzle family’s support for the Nemaha County Friends of the Handicapped. She had a big, joyful heart for those in need. All will be in our prayers.
Mike and family,
My sympathy in the loss of your Mother. Take care.
Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
She was the last of a very strong legacy that I was so fortunate to be able to call Aunt. So many fond memories. Sorry I will not be able to attend her funeral but will be there in spirit and prayer.
Thinking of and praying for your family. May you find peace and joy in knowing she has gone to meet her Lord. Hugs to you, Mike , Rhonda, and family.
Dear Schmelzle family~
So very sorry for the loss of Lorestine. She was a very sweet person, may she Rest In Peace. May God wrap you in his arms & surround you with love during this time.
Sending love, hugs, & prayers.
Tammy & family
Your Mom was a great lady. Always a smile! So sorry for your loss.
Our condolences. Lorestine was a sweet lady to know.
Sorry to hear about your mom. Though I never knew her, she was a great lady because your parents raised a great bunch of kids.