LaVerne Sommer Obituary
The passing of LaVerne Sommer (Appleton, Wisconsin) occurred on June 9, 2026. LaVerne, born on November 6, 1926, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rufus Gruetzmacher and Almeda Gruetzmacher of New London, WI; her husband Art Sommer; her siblings, Eldor (Mary), Harold Gruetzmacher (Lorraine) and Dolores Westphal (Paul); her brothers-in-law, Aaron Pankow, Fred Huebner and Lester Quandt; Elverna, Clarence, Lousie, Helen, Eldor, Wally and Margaret.
She is survived by: her children, Karin Braxton (Terry), Karla Boncher, Kris VanLith (AJ), Keith Sommer (Corinne) and Kara Bergenthal (Rob); her grandchildren, Sara Ferrigno (Andre), Andrew Braxton (Rachel), Jon Braxton (Millie), Stephanie Mauthe (Mike), Scott Boncher (Courtney), Kyle VanLith (Blair), Alyson Enders (Brian), Ashley Van Lith, Collin Sommer (Jessica), Shelby Raschke (Tyler), Sam Rossmeissl, Lucy Schroeder (Graham) and Bo Bergenthal (Jordan); her great grandchildren, JP, Dominique, Jonathan, Grace, Jack, Max, Bo, Kate, Chase, Ruby, Beck, Grey, Cecilia, Stella, Adrian, Nash, Cade, Braylee, Oliver and Elouise; her siblings, Ruth Pankow, Carol Huebner, Daniel Gruetzmacher (Sue), David Gruetzmacher and Sandy Quandt; her sister-in-law Patricia Sommer; and her friend Kathy Filen. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
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