Lorraine Neu

   Lorraine Neu, 95, of Sioux City, Iowa passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at her home.

   A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Holy Cross Parish, Blessed Sacrament Church with Father Peter Nguyen, Celebrant.  Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.  Visitation will be 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  The family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. and there will be a Vigil Service at 7:00 P.M.

   Lorraine, the daughter of Frank E. and Rose E. (Becak) Woita, was born August 2, 1925 in Weston, NE.  Lorraine was raised in Weston and graduated from Weston High School.  She attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and graduated with her teaching degree in three years.  Lorraine returned to Weston High School where she taught and coached volleyball.  She then taught at Valley High School in Valley, NE and during this time she met the love of her life, Gerald “Jerry” Neu.

   On February 18, 1950, Lorraine and Jerry were united in marriage in Weston, NE and this union was blessed with two children, Diane and David.  The family made their home in Sioux City and Lorraine was a vocal music instructor at Sergeant Bluff-Luton High School for 28 years.  After retiring from teaching, she was employed as a receptionist for Complete Accounting and Tax Service for several years.

   Lorraine was a member of Holy Cross Parish, Blessed Sacrament Church; a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, life member of Delta Omicron Professional Music Sorority and a life member of the University of Nebraska Alumni Association.  She enjoyed walking, going to their cabin at Okoboji, and playing piano.  Above all, she cherished time with her family.

   Lorraine is survived by one son, David Neu of Sioux City; one daughter, Diane (Tom) Ladwig of Sioux City; one granddaughter, Shelley (Chad) Ritz of Sergeant Bluff, IA; two great grandchildren: Easton Ritz and Addison Ritz of Sergeant Bluff; two sisters-in-law: Mary Neu of Scottsbluff, NE and Marilyn (Jack) Alfers of Omaha, NE; one cousin, John Burns of Wahoo, NE; and several nieces and nephews.

   She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jerry on December 11, 2008; and one sister, Maxine (Robert) Grimm.