Lorraine E. Kelln

Lorraine E. Kelln, age 93, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2009.  She was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 14, 1916, the daughter of Albert and Lena (Gauger) Riemer.  Lorraine spent most of her life in Milwaukee and Sussex and moved to Cottage Grove in 2004.  On June 17, 1939 she was united in marriage with Jacob ""Jack"" Kelln and together they raised 3 daughters.  Lorraine loved working with the public and for many years she worked in retail sales before owning and operating RK Tap in Milwaukee.  She was a member of Memorial Lutheran Church in Milwaukee for 84 years and she served as their choir director for 47 years.  She and Jack were the first to be married in that church when it was called Gloria Day.  Lorraine is survived by her daughters Phyllis Gromacki of Rochester Hills, MI, Diane (Robert) Comyne of Sun Prairie and Gail (Wayne Kiehnau) Kelln of Cottage Grove; grandchildren Michelle, Kimberly, Tiffany and Terry; 6 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister Lucille.  Services will be held on Wed., Nov.11, 2009 at  6:00 P. M. at Cress Funeral Home Chapel, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie with Rev. Jeff Vanden Heuvel officiating.   Family and friends may gather at the funeral home at 3:00 P.M. until the time of service.  On Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 a service will be held at 10:30 A.M. at the Pinelawn Memorial Park Chapel, 10700 W. Capitol Drive, Milwaukee with burial to follow.