LaVerne Fibiger

LaVerne O. Fibiger, age 94, of Sheboygan, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, April 22, 2015 in Berlin, WI. She was currently a resident of Patriot Place in Berlin, WI. She was born December 5, 1920 in Sheboygan to John and Ocelia (Thiel) Stirdivant. She attended Franklin Grade School and was a graduate of Sheboygan High School, Class of 1938. On June 28, 1941 LaVerne and Norman H. Fibiger were united in marriage at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. After over seventy years of marriage Norman preceded her in death on January 2, 2012. Following Norman's death Laverne moved to Berlin, WI to be closer to family. For a number of years LaVerne worked at Ross Glove Co. For over twenty years she was employed as a receptionist at Ballhorn Funeral Chapels until her retirement. LaVerne was a faithful member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and its Mothers Club. Over the years LaVerne enjoyed league bowling, reading, working crossword puzzles, playing cards, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her son, Norman L. (Nancy) Fibiger of Berlin, WI; her daughter, Lynne A. (Paul) Uffmann of Daphne, AL; seven grandchildren, Barry Fibiger of Berlin, Brian (Mary) Fibiger of Aledo, TX, Gregg (Megan) Fibiger of Neenah, WI, Christopher (Katrina) Fibiger of Appleton, WI, Melissa Uffmann of Oceanside, CA, Andrew (Sheeryn) Uffmann of Long Beach, CA, and Matthew (Kelsey) Uffmann of North Judson, IN; twelve great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; her sister-in-law and her husband, Ruth and Elwood Buttke of Sheboygan; her sister-in-law, Doris Nack of Sheboygan; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband, Norman, she was preceded in death by infant twin sons, an infant son, an infant daughter, Gail; an infant great-grandson, Micah Fibiger; her sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Louis Udovich; her brother-in-law, Roger Nack; her sister-in-law and her husband, Betty and Walter Brown; and her brother-in-law and his wife, Marvin and Minnie Fibiger. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at Ballhorn Funeral Chapels. Rev. Alan Kubow, Associate Pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, will officiate. A time of visitation and support will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Lutheran Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established in her name for Bethlehem Lutheran Church or Sheboygan Area Lutheran High School. LaVerne's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff at Patriot Place in Berlin, WI for their care and compassion over the past two years.