Lorene Kay Ritland

Greg and I share our condolences. We traveled with Lorene and Norm to China and Thailand about 4 years ago and were fortunate to connect the next fall for a UNI/U of W football game. We had such a lovely time and I feel so fortunate for having known Lorene and her family. I can only imagine how much she will be missed.

Dear Norm, Andrea and Lisa, This was devastating news to learn of Lorene's passing, especially at this season of the year. I will miss her terribly as we have been friends for close to 50 years. She was a beautiful, funny, caring best friend who will always be in my heart and memories. There is little that can be said that will turn the pain of the present moment to peace and comfort. But please know that God's embrace will hold all of us tightly in his love and that her memory will live with us all into eternity. Deepest love, Margie Goergen-Rood

My husband (Ben Setzer) and I offer our condolences. Lorene was the organizer for several family gatherings in vacation areas in the US and Canada that involved both sides of Norman's family. Through these gatherings, we were able to connect up as adults with younger cousins we hadn't really known as we grew up. We also were able to meet some relatives from Norman's mother's side of the family--I am a cousin through Norman's father. Lorene was always an organized and gracious hostess, and found a way to make the gatherings fun for all.

To our dear neighbor, Lorene, you will be sorely missed in so many ways. The meetings you often convened for the Black Hill Neighborhood Association, our tongue in cheek excuse to have a little party, will not be the same without you. The cheering at the Packer and Badger games on the big screen in the shed will be missing one important voice. The NRF trips we shared won't be quite as interesting, the Mah Jongg, games not quite as exciting. When it was time to travel, you and Norm probably had been there, and you were so generous with travel books and excellent planning advice for our trips. We looked up at the stars last night and again thought of you and the night we sat in your back yard spying meteors streaking across the sky. To Norm, Andrea and Lisa, we are so sorry for your great loss. Take comfort in the fact that Lorene brought us so much good friendship, good times and light. We will cherish her memory forever. Jeri and Leon

I had the privilege of getting to know Lorene when I was office manager at Custofoam Corporation from 1982-1984. she was always so kind to me and loved her family so much. she and Norm were such a neat couple. though so many years have past, I remember her well. my sympathy to Norm and the rest of the family. Karen Franke Mead, Mauston , WI