Lorraine Henrietta Soldo, age 88 of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2016 while surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 4, 2016 at 10:00AM with a visitation from 9-10:00AM all at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4625 W 125th St., Savage. Lorraine will be laid to rest at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in St. Cloud. Pallbearers will be Terry Soldo, Buddy Soldo, Joshua Soldo, Jean-Marc Johnson, Tim Jansen, and Duane Johnson. Father Mike Tix will preside.
On September 23, 1928 in St. Joseph, Minnesota, Bertha and Joseph Lauer celebrated the birth of their daughter, Lorraine Henrietta Lauer. She was the seventh of nine children. Being raised on the family farm during the Great Depression taught Lorraine many life lessons. Together, the family worked tirelessly to raise enough food to sustain themselves. Lorraine even left school to work and help support the family financially.
Despite the hardship of the Great Depression, Lorraine’s family always extended their hospitality to strangers and others who were struggling. A generous, determined spirit was instilled in Lorraine. When times became easier, Lorraine finished her high school education and continued working. She held a variety of jobs and often worked alongside her brother in his business ventures.
Lorraine’s dedication extended beyond her work. She was a loving, committed mother to her five children. Hosting family gatherings and creating unforgettable holiday memories were just a few ways Lorraine expressed her passion and love. She was a wonderful entertainer and well known for her famous German/Italian cooking, not to mention her incredible desserts. As a mother, Lorraine gave all she could to her children. Two things defined Lorraine’s life— Family and Sacrifice. She was a devout mother who was passionate about putting her family first. Throughout her life, she also relied on her faith to guide her, and found peace in salvation through Jesus.
In her final days, Lorraine’s family celebrated Thanksgiving early as Lorraine wished to make the turkey and stuffing one last time. Lorraine’s love and hospitality will be greatly missed by her children, Terry (Debbie) Soldo, Buddy (Toni) Soldo, Desiree Soldo, Michelle Soldo and Lisa (Duane) Johnson; grandchildren, Warren (Jennifer) Soldo, Adam Soldo, Ben Soldo, Zachary Soldo, Joseph Soldo, Joshua (Shannon) Soldo, Hailey (Denver Stueve) Soldo, Venessa (Spencer) Jones, Jason (Barbara) Soldo, Alexia (BJ) Skoog, Jean-Marc Johnson, Isabella Johnson; thirteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; six grand dogs; and many other loving friends and relatives. There to greet Lorraine in heaven is her granddaughter, Francesca Soldo; her parents, Bertha and Joseph; siblings, Willard Lauer, Genevive Doolittle, Arthur Lauer, Viola Moore, Clarence Lauer, Valentine Lauer, Josephine Jansen and Joseph Lauer.
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Jess Groover
So sorry for your loss..prayers for your family during this time. .
Lisa Soldo-Johnson
Thank you Jessica
kerry perez
So sorry for your lose. My payers are with your family during this difficult time. God bless.
Lisa Soldo-Johnson
Thank you Kerry
Celia McCloskey
Lorraine will always be remembered in my heart. She was a wonderful caring angel who loved her family . It was an honor for her to share her family memories with me. The one that I will treasure is as a child she and he mom and siblings walked to midnight mass every Christmas Eve. When they all got home her dad (who was disabled) had a big breakfast for them and they sat around the decorated tree and talked as a family. She loved her children and grandchildren so much and treasured the time she spent with them. I know when she went to heaven, Jesus looked at her and said “well done my good and faithful servant”. She loved her coffee and her sweets. I will miss her! Our loss is Heaven’s gain. Love you my friend!
Lisa Soldo-Johnson
Celia,
Word cannot express the appreciation I have for the time you spent with my mother in her last weeks. You were an answered prayer and an angel in her presence. May the Lord bless you through out your life for the love and kindness you extended to my mother.
God Bless, Lisa~
Leslie Douglass (friend of Buddy's)
My sincere condolences to the Soldo family. My guess, Lorraine was the “glue” that held this very large family together. How lucky you are to have each other and to have had Lorraine as your matriarch. May you continue to carry on her traditions in her memory and may your family be blessed through the generations with stories of Grandma and Mother Lorraine.
Lisa Soldo-Johnson
Thank you Leslie
Jeff Blonigan
So sorry for the world’s loss, Lorraine was one of the kindest people you could know. I have no doubt she is happy now with our relatives heaven bound. Miss you Lorraine already. Love Jeff
Lisa Soldo-Johnson
Thank you Jeff
Carol A Soldo
May Gods Loving arms surround all of her family at this difficult time. She was such a graceful Angel, who blessed and nutured everyone with a big loving heart, and the best cook ever. She will be missed greatly.
Lisa Soldo-Johnson
Thank you Carol
Pauline Laviolette
Lorraine was caring and loving and I will miss her very much.
I am glad I got to spend some time with her and family in her last few days.
My prayers are with the family . God bless you
Lisa Soldo-Johnson
Thank you Pauline for being such an important part of my mother’s life. You made her life much easier in so many ways and our entire family is blessed to have you in our life and in our family.
Love Lisa
Rocco and Lisa Canora
We’ve known Dr Terry and Deb Soldo for many years. Our thoughts hearts and prayers go out to the family. We know this is a great loss to lose Dr Terry’s mom. We celebrate her life along with you, here from Fleming Island, Florida. Heaven has gained an angel. Blessings Prayers and Love Lisa/Rocco Canora
Lisa Soldo-Johnson
Thank you Lisa & Rocco
Marilyn Doolittle Musgrave
My sincere sympathy to the Soldo family and their dear friends during this difficult time. May God hold You in the palm of His Hand and comfort You with His everlasting Love.