Evelyn Priefer

Evelyn C. Priefer, of Phelps, WI, formerly of Waukesha, died Monday, November 22, 2010 at Aspirus Lillian E. Kerr Nursing Home at the age of 91.  She was born on August 21, 1919 in Menomonee Falls, the youngest of nine children of Henry and Rosa (nee Lied) Reimer.  On May 20, 1939 she married John E. Priefer, who preceded her in death in 1998.  She was a longtime member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Waukesha and was a foster mother for Lutheran Social Services.  For many years she was a bakery manager for Kohl’s Food Stores.  She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, gardening and listening to the Brewers.  She will be sadly missed by her sons John H. (Shirley) Priefer of Conover and Ned D. (Gloria) Priefer of Eagle River.  Dear grandmother of Nancy (Matt) Giovanelli of Wauwatosa, Susan (Daryl) Castona of Rhinelander, John D. (Wendy McCormack) Priefer of Eagle River, Curt (Julie) Priefer of Eagle River and Lori (Ryan) Frailing of Bradenton, FL.  Beloved great grandmother of Kendra Peelen of Oconomowoc, Tim and Tom Priefer both of Eagle River.  She is further survived by other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband and her siblings. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 26 from 11:00 AM until the 12:00 Noon funeral service at Randle-Dable Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave., Waukesha.  Rev. Lawrence Gates will preside.  Private family graveside services at Pinelawn Memorial Park.  Memorials may be made to Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, 1052 Whiterock Ave. Waukesha, WI  53186.