Lorena G. Broecker

Lorena G. Broecker

Of Newfane, NY,  passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, in Elderwood at Lockport.  She was born in the Town of Wheatfield, NY,  on March 19, 1930, a daughter of the late Frederick and Gertrude [Mante] Fuerch.

Mrs. Broecker graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1949. 

She was employed with various businesses in the area and became an on site promotions person with Tops for over 12 years and was also a care giver.

Mrs. Broecker served as President of the Ladies American Legion Auxiliary #1451 and the St. Matthews Ladies Guild and was a member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League.

She was involved with making quilts for Project Linus and always willing to help anyone in need.

Mrs. Broecker was the wife of the late Burton D. Broecker and the late Benjamin C. Walck.

She is survived by three daughters Louise (Gary) Schildhauer, Barbara St. Onge  and Linda (Charles) DeDario, seven grandchildren John Shannon, MAJ, US ARMY (ret), April (Anthony) Threet, Brent (Tara) Schildhauer, Kathy (Tracy) Taylor, Jenna (Wayne) Galloway and Angela (Josh Peters) DeDario and Brooke St. Onge, three great grandchildren Natalya, Keith and Emma,  also many nieces, nephews and friends in Walker-Hanover, Ontario.

Mrs. Broecker was the mother of the late Marie (late Dan Light) Shannon.

Her family will be present on Wednesday from 10-11 AM at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7147 Ridge Road, Lockport, NY, where funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM,  with the Rev. Kenneth Craig officiating. 

Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in her name to Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Inurnment in St. Matthews Cemetery.

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