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Frances J. Poggendorf, 98, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, formerly of Fremont, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at her home.
Frances was born on May 3, 1918 in Ortonville, MN to Jay and Bergliot (Reppe) Sanborn. She graduated from Ortonville High School and St. Olaf College where she was very proud of her time singing in the choir. Frances married Richard H. Poggendorf on April 12, 1950 in Denver, CO. She was a music teacher for many years and taught in public schools in: Denver, CO, Cheyenne, WY and Gothenburg, NE. Following their retirement in 1975, they moved to Fremont. While living in Fremont, they were active members of Sinai Lutheran Church, where she served as choir director. After she moved to Kenosha, a few years ago, she became a member of St. Mary's Lutheran Church. Frances enjoyed hand painting china, playing piano and was a church organist for many years. Her greatest joy was the time she spent with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard in November of 1997; and two sisters, Lois and Mary Jane.
Frances is survived by,
two sons, Richard (Brenda) Poggendorf of Virginia
and Robert Poggendorf of Nebraska;
four granddaughters, Stacy (Hubert) Ban,
Amy (Al) Bakhit,
Allison Poggendorf
and Sarah Poggendorf;
her sister, Barbara Rhodine of Colorado;
her brother, Bill (Joanne) Sanborn of Minnesota
as well as nieces, nephews and other friends.
Graveside services will be 10AM on Saturday, December 17, at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont. Prayer service to follow graveside at Sinai Lutheran Church in Fremont. Ludvigsen Mortuary will be assisting the family.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Frances was born on May 3, 1918 in Ortonville, MN to Jay and Bergliot (Reppe) Sanborn. She graduated from Ortonville High School and St. Olaf College where she was very proud of her time singing in the choir. Frances married Richard H. Poggendorf on April 12, 1950 in Denver, CO. She was a music teacher for many years and taught in public schools in: Denver, CO, Cheyenne, WY and Gothenburg, NE. Following their retirement in 1975, they moved to Fremont. While living in Fremont, they were active members of Sinai Lutheran Church, where she served as choir director. After she moved to Kenosha, a few years ago, she became a member of St. Mary's Lutheran Church. Frances enjoyed hand painting china, playing piano and was a church organist for many years. Her greatest joy was the time she spent with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard in November of 1997; and two sisters, Lois and Mary Jane.
Frances is survived by,
two sons, Richard (Brenda) Poggendorf of Virginia
and Robert Poggendorf of Nebraska;
four granddaughters, Stacy (Hubert) Ban,
Amy (Al) Bakhit,
Allison Poggendorf
and Sarah Poggendorf;
her sister, Barbara Rhodine of Colorado;
her brother, Bill (Joanne) Sanborn of Minnesota
as well as nieces, nephews and other friends.
Graveside services will be 10AM on Saturday, December 17, at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont. Prayer service to follow graveside at Sinai Lutheran Church in Fremont. Ludvigsen Mortuary will be assisting the family.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com