Service Details
A private service was held.
Laura A. Rannow, 65, of Racine, passed away at the Pillars at Crystal Bay on Monday, February 16, 2026. She was born in Racine on November 30, 1960, the daughter of the late Benedito “Gene” Presta and Carol Ann (nee: Calkins) Draeger.
Laura was a graduate of St. Catherine High School, Class of ’79. Laura had been a secretary at various companies throughout her career, last working at Quick Cabel, retiring in 2025.
She is survived by her son, Peter (Sadie) Rannow of Las Vegas, NV; three grandsons, Henry, Masen, and Cash Rannow; her sister, Christine (Gary) Sorensen of Charlotte, NC; her brother, Joe Presta of Merrill, WI; her extended siblings, David (Kathy) Draeger of Michigan, Jerome “Jay” (Leda) Draeger of South Carolina, Steven (Fai) Draeger of San Francisco, CA, and Katherine “Kay” Draeger of Racine, WI; as well as her niece, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Diane Arndt-Kamm says
I knew Lauren in high school but reconnected with her when she moved into the Pillars where my 95 year old mother lives. She was so kind to my Mom and kept an eye on her for me. She made sure my Mom’s tv was on the correct channel for her Cubs game. What a beautiful person. I will miss her. Prayers to her family and friends.
Mandi Cochrum says
My dear friend Laura. You will be missed. I was just thinking about you the other day when I saw scented pine cones sitting in a waiting room! Unfortunately, I just seen that you had passed today. Rest in peace Laura:(