- Laverne Gladys "Tootie" (Dreier) Engel, age 91, of Ashwaubenon, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015. She was born May 4, 1924 in Brillion, WI, to the late Emil and Ida (Peters) Dreier. Laverne married the love of her life, Amos Engel, on October 18, 1947. They celebrated 18 years together before Amos passed away on February 2, 1966.
Laverne lived an active life. She helped keep the house running and kept track of everyone's schedules. Laverne never wanted anyone to be late. She liked to keep up on the news and read the paper every day. She would save clippings of anything printed about anyone she knew.
Grandma liked to collect little trinkets from her travels; interesting pens, decks of playing cards and snow globes, being among her favorites.
Around her birthday, Mother's day and Christmas, she eagerly awaited the arrival of the mail truck. She loved to receive cards especially the ones with little notes in them. Grandma was always interested in what was going on in the lives of her family. She was so proud of all of her grandchildren and loved to hear about their activities, even when she was no longer able to attend them all.
Survivors include her three children, Judy Engel, Merl (Rose) Engel, and Diane (David) Mier; grandchildren, Annette (Steve) Wilken, Mike (Stacy) Engel, Cindy (Tim) Philippon, Lisa (Chad) Swinford, Renee (Tracy) Peebles, Robert (Brenda) Engel, Angela Boissonnault, Tara (Brian) Beasley, Craig (Amanda) Engel, Curt (Nicole) Engel, and Alicia and Cody Mier; "granddaughter", Amy Cook; 39 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Vera Engel.
Laverne was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Amos; son, Gerald; grandsons, Bradley Amos Engel and Phillip John Engel; her twin brother, Lawrence "Butch" Dreier; brothers, Walter and Clarence; and sisters, Evelyn Lee and Mabel Reisner.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2015, from 9:00 am until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church, 330 S. Broadway St., Green Bay, with Rev. Rachel Knoke officiating. Burial will be at Appleton Highland Memorial Park. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lyndahl.com.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church.
Laverne's family would like to extend a special thank you to Ashwaubenon Public Safety, the 9th Floor Staff at St. Vincent Hospital especially Dr. A.J., and the staffs at Rennes Nursing Home and Aseracare Hospice.
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1924 - 2015 (91 years)
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