Lorna M. Champion, 93, formerly of Fond du Lac, resident of Brookfield, died on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital.
She was born on December 18, 1927, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Lester A. and Rubie Howard Pew. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, received her BS Degree at UW-Milwaukee and Library Science Degree from Marian College. On September 2, 1950, she married Wesley A. Champion, at St. Paul's Church in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on February 12, 1980.
Lorna taught school for 18 years in Madison, South Bend, Indiana, Waupun and Fond du Lac. She was a member of AAUW, Round Table Saturday Lecture, DAR, FDL Investments Member, Bridge Club and volunteered at St. Agnes Hospital and Galloway Village. Lorna was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, where she was in the choir, women's circle and bowling league. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing golf, reading, baking, cross-country skiing, playing piano and gardening. Lorna loved to travel the world and took Elderhostels with each of her grandchildren.
She is survived by her sons: Lawrence A. (Judith) Champion of Brookfield, Dr. Jeffrey L. (Sandra) Champion of Waupun, and Jon H. (Monika) Champion of Granger, IN; eight grandchildren: Erik Champion, Lori Champion, Bryan Champion, Dr. Samantha (Matthew Goepfrich) Champion, Dr. Paul (Dr. Erin) Champion, Natalie (fiancé Kevin Guenther) Champion, Harrison Champion and Mei Champion; and she is further survived by her nieces, cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sister Joyce Pagliaro.
VISITATION: Friends may call from 9:00 – 11:00 AM, on Friday, July 23, 2021, at Salem United Methodist Church, 120 Sheboygan Street, Fond du Lac.
SERVICE: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, on Friday, July 23, 2021, at Salem United Methodist Church, with Rev. Eliud Martinez officiating. Cremation has taken place.
She was born on December 18, 1927, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Lester A. and Rubie Howard Pew. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, received her BS Degree at UW-Milwaukee and Library Science Degree from Marian College. On September 2, 1950, she married Wesley A. Champion, at St. Paul's Church in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on February 12, 1980.
Lorna taught school for 18 years in Madison, South Bend, Indiana, Waupun and Fond du Lac. She was a member of AAUW, Round Table Saturday Lecture, DAR, FDL Investments Member, Bridge Club and volunteered at St. Agnes Hospital and Galloway Village. Lorna was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, where she was in the choir, women's circle and bowling league. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing golf, reading, baking, cross-country skiing, playing piano and gardening. Lorna loved to travel the world and took Elderhostels with each of her grandchildren.
She is survived by her sons: Lawrence A. (Judith) Champion of Brookfield, Dr. Jeffrey L. (Sandra) Champion of Waupun, and Jon H. (Monika) Champion of Granger, IN; eight grandchildren: Erik Champion, Lori Champion, Bryan Champion, Dr. Samantha (Matthew Goepfrich) Champion, Dr. Paul (Dr. Erin) Champion, Natalie (fiancé Kevin Guenther) Champion, Harrison Champion and Mei Champion; and she is further survived by her nieces, cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sister Joyce Pagliaro.
VISITATION: Friends may call from 9:00 – 11:00 AM, on Friday, July 23, 2021, at Salem United Methodist Church, 120 Sheboygan Street, Fond du Lac.
SERVICE: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, on Friday, July 23, 2021, at Salem United Methodist Church, with Rev. Eliud Martinez officiating. Cremation has taken place.
Lorna M. Champion, 93, formerly of Fond du Lac, resident of Brookfield, died on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital.
She was born on December 18, 1927, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Lester A. and Rubie Howard Pew. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, received her BS Degree at UW-Milwaukee and Library Science Degree from Marian College. On September 2, 1950, she married Wesley A. Champion, at St. Paul's Church in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on February 12, 1980.
Lorna taught school for 18 years in Madison, South Bend, Indiana, Waupun and Fond du Lac. She was a member of AAUW, Round Table Saturday Lecture, DAR, FDL Investments Member, Bridge Club and volunteered at St. Agnes Hospital and Galloway Village. Lorna was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, where she was in the choir, women's circle and bowling league. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing golf, reading, baking, cross-country skiing, playing piano and gardening. Lorna loved to travel the world and took Elderhostels with each of her grandchildren.
She is survived by her sons: Lawrence A. (Judith) Champion of Brookfield, Dr. Jeffrey L. (Sandra) Champion of Waupun, and Jon H. (Monika) Champion of Granger, IN; eight grandchildren: Erik Champion, Lori Champion, Bryan Champion, Dr. Samantha (Matthew Goepfrich) Champion, Dr. Paul (Dr. Erin) Champion, Natalie (fiancé Kevin Guenther) Champion, Harrison Champion and Mei Champion; and she is further survived by her nieces, cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sister Joyce Pagliaro.
VISITATION: Friends may call from 9:00 – 11:00 AM, on Friday, July 23, 2021, at Salem United Methodist Church, 120 Sheboygan Street, Fond du Lac.
SERVICE: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, on Friday, July 23, 2021, at Salem United Methodist Church, with Rev. Eliud Martinez officiating. Cremation has taken place.
She was born on December 18, 1927, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Lester A. and Rubie Howard Pew. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, received her BS Degree at UW-Milwaukee and Library Science Degree from Marian College. On September 2, 1950, she married Wesley A. Champion, at St. Paul's Church in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on February 12, 1980.
Lorna taught school for 18 years in Madison, South Bend, Indiana, Waupun and Fond du Lac. She was a member of AAUW, Round Table Saturday Lecture, DAR, FDL Investments Member, Bridge Club and volunteered at St. Agnes Hospital and Galloway Village. Lorna was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, where she was in the choir, women's circle and bowling league. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing golf, reading, baking, cross-country skiing, playing piano and gardening. Lorna loved to travel the world and took Elderhostels with each of her grandchildren.
She is survived by her sons: Lawrence A. (Judith) Champion of Brookfield, Dr. Jeffrey L. (Sandra) Champion of Waupun, and Jon H. (Monika) Champion of Granger, IN; eight grandchildren: Erik Champion, Lori Champion, Bryan Champion, Dr. Samantha (Matthew Goepfrich) Champion, Dr. Paul (Dr. Erin) Champion, Natalie (fiancé Kevin Guenther) Champion, Harrison Champion and Mei Champion; and she is further survived by her nieces, cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sister Joyce Pagliaro.
VISITATION: Friends may call from 9:00 – 11:00 AM, on Friday, July 23, 2021, at Salem United Methodist Church, 120 Sheboygan Street, Fond du Lac.
SERVICE: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, on Friday, July 23, 2021, at Salem United Methodist Church, with Rev. Eliud Martinez officiating. Cremation has taken place.
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