Lou Anne M. Grapentine, age 85 of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at St. Mary’s of Felician Village, Manitowoc, surrounded by her family.
The former Lou Anne Rehrauer was born on December 24, 1939 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Donald and Dorothy (Delsman) Rehrauer. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1958. On May 13, 1961, Lou Anne was joined in marriage with Walter “Wally” J. Grapentine at Holy Innocents Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Lou Anne worked at the Manitowoc Savings Bank and later with Associated Bank, retiring in 2001. She enjoyed playing Bridge, playing tennis, gardening, traveling, vacationing in Florida, and attending her three grandsons sporting events. Lou Anne was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband: Walter J. Grapentine, Manitowoc; daughter and son-in-law: Cheryl (Michael) Kuether, Two Rivers; son and daughter-in-law: Mark (Shon) Grapentine, Manitowoc; three grandsons: Travis (Brittney) Kuether, Grafton , Scott (Brooke) Kuether, Menasha, and Cade Grapentine, Manitowoc; three great-grandsons: Trey, Tatum, and Graham; one great-granddaughter: Amelia, on the way; four sisters and three brothers-in-law: Sue Lemberger, Manitowoc, Lee (Lou) Falligant, Stoughton, Pat (Paul) Schwartz, Monona, and Connie (Steve) Selby, Janesville; two brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law: Robert (Sharron) Grapentine, Appleton, Craig (Rita) Grapentine, GA, and Linda Grapentine, Manitowoc. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Lou Anne was preceded in death by her parents: Donald and Dorothy Rehrauer; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Walter and Sadie Grapentine; two brothers-in-law: Bob Lemberger and Steve Grapentine; niece and goddaughter: Samantha Schwartz; one niece: Jill Sheets; one nephew: Chris Grapentine.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 5, 2025 at St. Franics of Assisi Parish, 1121 N. 14th Street, Manitowoc. The Rev. Doug LeCaptain will Celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com
Words cannot express our gratitude to all the caregivers at St. Mary’s at Felician Village and Sharon S. Richardson Hospice that lovingly cared for our wife, mother, and grandmother during the last two years. Your kindness and compassion will always be remembered.
Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Reinbold & Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc, WI is assisting the family with arrangements.
