Lorayne Mae Zimmerman

Lori Kraemer Zimmerman A precious servant to God and all she met, Lori Zimmerman died October, 13, 2023 in Corvallis, Oregon. Born Lorayne Mae Kraemer on May 27, 1932 to Tony and Clara Ann (Fessler) Kraemer in Mt. Angel, she was raised in a loving family and considered her sisters her best friends throughout her 91 years of life. She attended school in Mt. Angel and worked for Fisher Pharmacy and the State of Oregon before her marriage to Al Zimmerman in 1955. They moved often, from Klamath Falls to Coos Bay and LaGrande, settling in Corvallis in 1962. Although her marriage ended she remained friends with Al until his passing. In her 50s Lori attended Linn Benton Community College receiving a secretarial degree. She worked for the Singer Sewing Co., Welcome Wagon and St. Mary Catholic Church. A faithful member of the Catholic Daughters of America (CDA) for more than 55 years, she served as Oregon State Regent from 2002-2005 and as a director on the National CDA Board of Directors. As devoted as she was to her 28 nieces and 14 nephews, Lori felt called to become part of another ‘family of families’ when she joined the Corvallis branch of the People of Praise in 1983. She greatly appreciated her weekly women’s group and community prayer meetings. Lori was known for her skill in sewing and many people were rewarded with gifts from her hands. To her last days she met weekly with a knitting group that continued to meet via Zoom during the pandemic! She cared for so many people; family, friends, neighbors and strangers alike. When Lori was asked to serve, she said “yes.” Her precious smile and honest speech – along with unending work ethic – spread her loving actions to a wide circle of beneficiaries. In her last days, dear Lori was looking forward to meeting Jesus and reuniting with the many people her blessed life had touched. There must have been a crowd waiting to greet her. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Mrs. Virgene Stafford and Sr. Eileen Kraemer and brother Harold Kraemer. Lori is survived by her sisters, Mrs. Joyce Basl of Scio and Mrs. Shirley Peterson of Lyons, and her brothers, David (Joanne) Kraemer of McMinnville and Alan (Cathy) Kraemer of Mt. Angel, and sister-in-law Mrs. Ann Kraemer of Mt. Angel. Mass of the Resurrection was held on Oct. 18 at St. Mary Church in Corvallis with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Mt. Angel. Donations may be made in Lori’s name to St. Mary Church Catholic Daughters, Court Regent Kathy Hale, 501 NW 25th Street, Corvallis 97333.

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Lorayne Mae Zimmerman

May 27, 1932 - October 13, 2023