MOUNT PLEASANT – Elizabeth Naumann, 84, passed away at WFH – All Saints on Saturday, February 23, 2013.
Although of German heritage, she was born in Bastai, Croatia on January 19, 1929, the daughter of the late George and Eva (nee: Heberling) Knoch. She moved to Slatina, Yugoslavia in1944. From there she moved to Austria for 11 years before finally settling in Racine in 1955. On June 30, 1956 she was united in marriage to her husband of 56 years, Horst Naumann.
Elizabeth was a faithful, longtime member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church. She enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable gardens which produced so many delicious sauces, canned jams and pickled vegetables. Elizabeth was also known as a very talented baker of wonderful tortes and desserts. As much as she loved gardening and baking, she was happiest caring for and being in the presence of her family.
In addition to her loving husband Horst, she is survived by her daughters, Susan (Ron Lohnhardt) Cryer, Christina (Bill) Koebert; her grandchildren, whom affectionately called her Oma, Alyssa Cryer, Samantha Cryer, Rachel Koebert and William Koebert; her sister and brother, Eva Flohr, Heinrich (Katharina) Knoch both of Racine; sister-in-law, Sigrid Badaoui of Germany; as well as many beloved nephews, nieces, and other relatives. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, George Knoch.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. for a service celebrating Elizabeth’s life with Rev. John Roekle officiating. There will be a visitation in the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 pm until the time of the service. A private interment service for family will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials have been suggested to First Evangelical Lutheran Church.
The Naumann family wishes to thank the entire staff at WFH- All Saints; as well as the staff at Becker-Shoop, for the loving attention and medical care extended to Elizabeth.
Roxanne an Brian Demjen an Family says
Our best wishes go out to the whole family. She will be missed,especially her smile she always had when i saw her..