Lorraine A. Pickelmann

Pickelmann, Lorraine A., Saginaw, Michigan Lorraine was called home to her Lord on Thursday, February 6, 2020, from Covenant Harrison at the age 89 years. Lorraine Anna Oldenburg was born May 16, 1930, in Saginaw, to the late Frank and Anna (Bartels) Oldenburg. She married Jack Friend on May 12, 1952. He predeceased her on September 3, 1953. She then married John Pickelmann on January 26, 1957. He predeceased her on November 28, 1980. Lorraine was employed in the Plant and Engineering Departments at Michigan Bell Telephone for 35 years, retiring December 31, 1983. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Life Member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, Communications Pioneer Club, past member of the Beta Sigma Phi Society, the Women’s National Farm & Garden Club, L.F.A., Flint Travel Club, V.F.W. Post #1566 Auxiliary, American Legion Post #439 Auxiliary, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Cancer Society, Historical Society of Saginaw County and the P.V.A. She was an avid bowler and golfer for 50 years. Lorraine is survived by her sister-in-law, Mildred Oldenburg; her nieces and nephews, Brian (Deb) Oldenburg, Roberta Oldenburg, Marna Oldenburg, Barbara and Mark Dieterle, Michael McGlothlin; James and Melanie McGlothlin; David and Gail McGlothlin; Tony and Alison Lloyd; and Jessica (Steve) Ureel; and several great-nieces and great-nephews, extended family members and dear friends, and her loving pet pug, Ming Toy. She was also predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Leda and Lawrence Frenzel, her brothers, Wilmer Oldenburg and Harold McGlothlin, her sisters-in-law, Maryann Grunow and Doris McGlothlin, also her nephew, Neil Frenzel. A special “Thank You” to Debbie Nussear, Lou Ann Mannion and to her many other helpers for their loving care. Lorraine’s funeral service will take place 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5335 Brockway Road, in Saginaw Township. The Rev. Paul Biber will officiate with burial in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Wakeman Funeral Home, 1218 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, MI on Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., then at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be given to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, the Multiple Sclerosis Society or the American Cancer Society. Memories and sympathies of Lorraine may be shared with the family on her memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com

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Lorraine A. Pickelmann

May 16, 1930 - February 6, 2020