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Family and friends are invited to gather in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Friday, January 12, 2024, for a visitation from 10:00 am – 11:00 am.
A service celebrating and honoring her life will follow at 11:00 am with Rev. Matt James officiating.
A private interment will take place in the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
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RACINE – LeeAnna M. Shelmidine, 80, passed away at her residence on December 30, 2023.
She was born in Racine on February 26, 1943, the daughter of the late Jack and Ann (nee Popadick) Dehn.
Leanna married Jerry D. Shelmidine on October 8, 1960. Jerry preceded her in death on December 2, 2020.
LeeAnna retired from Burlington Graphic Systems and was a longtime member of Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. She enjoyed baking, spending time at their lake cottage in Plainfield, and celebrating Christmas in July with Pias family. However, she was happiest in the company of her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters and son, Brenda (Robert) McLean, David Shelmidine, Tamara (Charles) Olmstead, Lynn Lehman and Rachelle Shelmidine all of Racine; her grandchildren, Scot (Tiffany) Karilyn, Ashley, Griffin, Jesse, Tavis (Megan), Taleann, Alec, Jay, Lena, Kade, Salera , Layla and Siniah; her eight great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren; her brother and sister, Richard (Josephine) Tucker and Donna Groom, her sisters-in-law, Suzanne (Vernon) Hansen and Zonna Falcon; as well as many dear nieces, nephews, and her American Eskimo dog, Lucy.
In addition to her husband Jerry, LeeAnna was also preceded in death by her father, Jack Dehn, who passed away when she was very young; her mother and father who raised her, Ann and Wilbur Tucker; her sister, Terri Lynn Tucker; her brother-in-law, Carroll Groom; and her sister-in-law, Barbara (Peter) Burbach.
Family and friends are invited to gather in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Friday, January 12, 2024, for a visitation from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. A service celebrating and honoring her life will follow at 11:00 am with Rev. Matt James officiating. A private interment will take place in the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Memorials to the family would be appreciated.
Zonna Falcon says
May LeeAnne and Jerry rest in eternal peace and love ❤❤🙏🙏🌻🦋
Raymond C. Rorek says
Rest In Peace & she will not have to suffer anymore
Lisa Maycock & the Torosian family says
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. May your happy memories of your mom bring you comfort and lasting joy. I will never forget her beautiful smile, her infectious laugh and her positive and hard working attitude.
Debbie Albright says
Sympathies and prayers to the family at this time. May all your family memories carry you through this time.
Debbie & Bucky Albright and Family
Laura Knudsen says
I’m so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Leanne in PT.
Dorothy, Tim and Renee Popadic says
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family.
Suzanne & Bud Hansen says
Sending love, prayer’s and condolences to LeAnna’s family at this sad & difficult time.
I’ll aways remember her smile, and so many other beautiful memories of her
Jerry and Linda Jardina says
Thinking of you during this sad time with our deepest sympathies.
Tracey Vega says
LeeAnna was a client of mine & she was my most favorite! The energy that she had was unmatched. She used to stop by the office to not even conduct business, but to just chat. She will be missed!
Audrey Bilicki says
Im saddened to find out of leeanns passing, I worked with her many years ago at burlington graphics. Such a privilege to know such a sweet lady😓. Rip ♥️