Lorraine Trout

Lorraine Trout, 87, of Browerville, MN passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00AM, Friday, March 3, 2017 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Motley, with Father Joe Korf officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-8PM, Thursday, March 2 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN and one hour prior to services at the church.

Lorraine was born November 30, 1929 in Ward Township, Todd County, Minnesota to Henry and Dorothy (Pankratz) Smith. She attended a one-room schoolhouse and graduated from Browerville High School. Lorraine received her Bachelors Degree for teaching from Bemidji State. Lorraine was united in marriage to Arthur Trout on June 21, 1949 in Staples, MN. They were married 65 years before Art passed away. She started teaching school at a one-room country schoolhouse and later taught at Sacred Heart Catholic School. Lorraine helped Art on the farm along with being a Fire Warden for 40 years. She also enjoyed reading, gardening, growing flowers, crossword puzzles, cards, shopping and going to the casino. She was active in missions circle, homemakers club, her card club for 67 years, being a homemaker and decorating for the holidays. Lorraine most loved spending time with her family.

Lorraine is survived by her children, Kathryn Pitcher of St. Louis Park, MN, Joyce (Jerry) Brever of Staples, MN, Alan (RoAnn) Trout of Browerville, MN; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Dorothy; her husband, Arthur; two brothers, Raymond Smith, Leo Smith; one sister, Betty Martinek; sister in law, Margie Smith; brother in law, Lavern Martinek; son in law, Marvin Pitcher. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN.