Louette Propson-Enders entered eternal life on October 29, 2026.
She was born to the late Erich and Alma (Thronson) Haupt on March 1, 1945. She grew up on a farm in the Town of Liberty. Louette was baptized on March 24, 1945 and confirmed in her faith on March 22, 1959. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in the Town of Liberty all her life. She graduated from Valders High School with the Class of 1963.
She was employed at the AAL Insurance Company in Appleton, Wisconsin until her marriage to Michael Joseph Propson on June 20, 1964 at Trinity “Liberty” Lutheran Church. Louette and Michael ran the farm together until Michael’s death on November 7, 1993. She continued to farm until 1997 at which time she worked at various jobs throughout Manitowoc County.
Louette married Michael Joseph Enders on July 19, 2003. Michael preceded her in death on May 20, 2010.
Louette was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. She loved to have her family over to make lefse and all the Norwegian goodies on Lefse Day and decorate Christmas cookies. She loved to sew, embroider, and crochet. She also loved to garden and clip her lawn.
Louette is survived by four of her children and their spouses: Vickie (Mark) Schwahn of Reedsville, Michael (Lori) Propson of Valders, Brenda (Craig) Carle of Manitowoc and Patrice (Jim) Hartman of Manitowoc; twelve grandchildren: Petrea (Brendan) McMahon, Jacob (Lindsey) Schwahn, Angeline (Sam) Barbercheck, Justin (Victoria) Schwahn, Steve (Stacie) Propson, Sally (Landon) Berendsen, Andrew Propson, Danielle (Joe) Dahlke, Noah Carle, Alex (Hannah) Hartman, Beth Hartman, Jon (Korrie) Hartman; twenty great-grandchildren: Theo, Vivian, Gloriana, Boaz, Levi, Zych, Micah, Havenlee, Remmi, Leon, Fynn, Sylvia, Lilyana, Nova, Caspian, Adelia, Evie, Caden, Declan, Bella and one on the way. Louette is also survived by her best friend and sister-in-law: Carla Propson, who was more like a sister. The two of them shared many adventures together. Louette is further survived by her special friends: Angie and Paul Schwahntes, Marty and Lisa Kiesow; two sisters-in-law: Betty Schuster and Verna Propson; one brother-in-law: Eugene Propson. She was preceded in death by her parents: Erich and Alma Haupt; her husbands: Michael Propson and Michael Enders; and her son: Bill.
Louette’s confirmation vow and verse were a very important part of her life; Proverbs 4:23 “Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life.”
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, 11303 Wehausen Rd, Manitowoc. Rev. Daniel Foelske will officiate. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
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Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Christianson & Deja Funeral Home of Valders, WI is assisting the family with arrangements.
Louette’s golden heart truly was the rock of her family. She created a strong foundation that will hold the family together. She will be sadly missed but her memory will always live in our hearts.
