Lorraine Gould

Lorraine Gould, 94, of Beaver Dam, formerly of Waupun, died Friday, December 18, 2015 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.


Lorraine was born December 13, 1921 in Beaver Dam, the daughter of Lester and Ida Tomah Schwoch. She was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School. On December 27, 1941 she married George Gould in Beaver Dam. The couple resided in Waupun most of their married lives while enjoying the winter months in Sarasota, FL. In 2006 Lorraine moved to Beaver Dam. She was a member of Union-Congregational Church in Waupun. Lorraine was an avid golfer, enjoyed playing bridge, and working crossword puzzles. She had a rare talent to make people laugh wherever she went. While raising her four children, she was known for her beautiful knitting and sewing projects, and home cooked meals including homemade bread and coconut cream pies. Thank you Mom!


Lorraine is survived by three children: Barbara (Terry) Johnson of Ocala, FL; Kathryn (Lou) Merenyi in San Antonio, TX, and Susan (Jeff) Hovind of Lincoln City, OR; and three grandchildren.


Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, George Gould; a daughter, Janice Johnson; and a grandson, David Johnson.


Private services will be held at a later date.


Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home of Waupun and staff are serving the family.  Please visit our website at www.wernerharmsenfuneralhome.com for further information and to send condolences.