Florence J. Rehrauer, age 95, a resident of St. Mary's Court, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at St. Mary's Home.She was born on January 14, 1921 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles and Stella (Kadow) Jagodinsky. Florence attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On March 22, 1942 she married Joseph L. Rehrauer at El Paso, Texas. He preceded her in death on August 10, 1999. Florence was employed as a clerk at the Belle Shoppe and also Jack & Jill Shoppe. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, ceramics, fishing, bingo, playing cards, spending time with her grandchildren and being "Grand Champion." Florence also volunteered at the gift shop at the Manitowoc Senior Center.Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law: Karen & Michael Augustine, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law: Dr. Thomas & Mary Rehrauer, Door County; four grandchildren: Michelle (Jerrod) Jirikowic, Manitowoc, Brenda (Brian) Valitchka, Madison, David (Karen) Rehrauer, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Amanda (Jason) Brigham, Two Rivers; nine great grandchildren: Abigail, Alexandra and Jayme Jirikowic, Kate and Michael Valitchka, Thomas and Samuel Brigham, Isabella and Lilly Rehrauer; two sisters-in-law: Anna Mae Jagodinski and Arlene Rehrauer; and a special friend: Wally Meyer. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister-in-law: Edward and Valentine Jagodinski, Gregory Jagodinski; and one sister and brother-in-law: Lucille and Joseph Becker.Cremation has occurred at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 7, 2016 at Blessed Angela Chapel at St. Mary's Felician Village, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley. Florence will be laid to rest at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc.

Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Oct 2 2016