Lynn Marie Hogrefe

Lynn M. Hogrefe, age 64, of Storm Lake, Iowa died April 14, 2016 in Onawa, Iowa. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in rural Storm Lake. Visitation will take place Tuesday, April 19, 2016 from 5-8:00 p.m.at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake where the family will be present the entire time. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Lynn was born on August 9, 1951 in Storm Lake, Iowa. She was the daughter of Gerald and Delores (Rousch) Petersen. Lynn was baptized at the Baptist Church in Newell, Iowa. She was later confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, rural Storm Lake. Lynn graduated from Newell-Providence High School in 1969. She then attended Iowa Central Community College with a major in Interior Design. On October 24, 1970 Lynn married Norman Hogrefe and stood united in marriage 42 years until his death. They were blessed with five children: Troy, Wendy, Melissa, Derek, and Tiffany. Five wasn’t quite enough so they borrowed three more as exchange students. Lynn embraced her loving family and friends by hosting many gatherings and making colossal feasts fit for kings. Everyone left with their bellies full, thirst quenched, and a “doggie bag” packed. With the door always open, anyone was welcomed who came in. Lynn was an avid reader, where in the evening you could find her curled up on the couch reading a book with her dogs and cat snuggled in next to her. Lynn was a woman of many talents. She had a knack for anything crafty, whether it be the making of her many porcelain dolls, painting a landscape scene, or interior decorating. Lynn loved to listen to 50’s and 60’s music and attending concerts. Lynn and her hubby, Norm attended many dances and were usually the first ones on the dance floor. She loved to travel whether it be abroad, a trip up the road for food and fun, and especially her treasured “girls” shopping trips with her sisters and daughters. She was a faithful employee at Walmart for 26 years and treasured the many friends she made there, including her dear friends, Deb and Pat, whom she enjoyed her “meeting time” with. Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Troy (Andrea) Hogrefe of Storm Lake, Iowa; Melissa (Nathan) Snyder of Alta, Iowa; Derek (Barb) Hogrefe of Storm Lake, Iowa; Tiffany (Dave) Stern of Storm Lake, Iowa; grandchildren: Elli, Madelyn, Drew and Bryce Hogrefe; Tristan Bainum, Makayli, Makenzie, and Ashton Snyder; Loggan Norwood, Addyson and Morgann Hogrefe; Ava and Emme Stern; step-mother, Marylinn Petersen of Whapeton, Iowa; sister, Jerri Long of Newell, Iowa; and Michelle (Brian) Kruger of Camus, Washington; brother, Jon Survis of Austin, Texas; step-sister, Beth (Kent) Wolcott of Whapeton, Iowa; brother-in-law, Jon Winslow of Milford, Iowa; brothers-in-law, Bob (Rose) Hogrefe of Eagle Grove, Iowa; and Arlo Hogrefe of Alta, Iowa; sister-in-law, Myrna (Roger) Lorenzen of Alta, Iowa; aunt, Shirley Freese of Las Vegas, Nevada; uncle, Everett (Shizu) Rousch Elkins of Arkansas; a multitude of cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family; special neighbors and friends. Lynn was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Hogrefe; an infant daughter, Wendy Hogrefe; parents, Gerald Petersen, Delores and Norman Newbury; parents-in-law, Martin and Anna Hogrefe; sister, Bobby Winslow; brother-in-law, Vernon Hogrefe.

Lynn Marie Hogrefe

August 9, 1951 - April 14, 2016