LaVerne H. Hoerig, of 1329 Clara Ave., went to her eternal home July 8, 2013, at Meadow View Manor Nursing Home, where she had been a resident for the past month. LaVerne was born in Sheboygan a daughter of the late Arno and Hidegard Timm Wilsing. She attended Sheboygan Public Schools and was a graduate of Sheboygan Central High School. On January 1, 1939, LaVerne was united in marriage to Roman Hoerig. The couple was married for 64 years before Roman preceded her in death on July 24, 2003. LaVerne was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ where she selflessly gave her time, treasures, and talents; and was on many committees and served on the Church Council in various positions. LaVerne had a passion for helping others. She oversaw the creation of St. John's Food Pantry which has served families in Sheboygan for over 35 years. Each year more than 100 families received complete dinners for Thanksgiving and Christmas. LaVerne's involvement in the community, state and nation are best described by the following timeline. 1968Presented to LaVerne Appreciation Contributions to the Aims & Goal of Optimism from the Sheboygan Optimist Club 1972Awarded Many Years of Dedicated Services to Community, Church & Club from the Sheboygan Evening Optimist Club 1976- Presented an Award for National Highway Safety by entering in National Competition during her presidency 1978State of Wisconsin Executive Dept. appointed LaVerne as a member of the Governor's Council on Highway Safety 1978American Heart Association of Wisconsin affiliate Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service 1978State of Wisconsin presents Participation Award for contributing effectively to the success of the Governor's Alcohol Counter Measures Seminar held in Madison, WI 1979Re-elected as State President of Wisconsin Association of Women's Highway Safety 1981Wisconsin Federation Women's Club awarded LaVerne the THEDODORA YOUMAN's CITIZENSHIP AWARD for the most notable contribution to Good Citizenship by Wisconsin Women 1981Carol Mehlberg Award to Laverne for outstanding enthusiasm & dedication in furthering Wisconsin Highway Safety. 1981Headed first Wisconsin state wide symposium on Child Passenger Safety, and a 2-day event "Deaths & injuries to children in motor vehicle crashes" 1981-1982Promoted a pedestrian walk & bike path in Evergreen Park & Sheboygan Quarry 1982Involved in Chapter 20 Alcohol Task Force established by Wisconsin Department of Transportation 1982Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Services to community from the Sheboygan Optimist 1982Award of Commendation to Wisconsin Association of Women's Highway Safety Leaders of the National Safety Council 1982American Heart AssociationCertificate of Appreciation of Outstanding Services in Advancing the Heart Program & stimulating public support in the fight against disease of heart & circulation 1982Began Daffodil Day 1983Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding & Dedicated Years of Service to the cause of Highway Safety in State of Wisconsin 1984The National Association of Women's Highway Safety LeadersHonorable Mention Award 1984 GFWC in Appreciation for contribution & support of the AAU/USA Junior Olympics program 1986-1988GFWG, Wisconsin Federation of Women's Club Recognition & Appreciation 1989Lakeland College Alumni Association honors Laverne for Honorary Alumna of Lakeland College 1995Woman of the Year Award from the Sheboygan Women's Club 1998Many years of Service Awarded for Appreciation from Highway Safety at State & National levels 2009National Mutual Benefit recognized Laverne with the Honor Award for her service to St. John's UCC Food Pantry, Daffodil Days Chair for the Cancer Society, participation in the Healthy Sheboygan Non-smoking Coalition, the Evening Optimist Club, the Sheboygan Women's Club and Highway Safety Commission as well as her selfless dedication to the people in her community. Throughout the years she was also involved with American Cancer Jail & Bail acting as bailiff, PTAParent Teachers Association, Sheboygan County Better Films & TV council, American Red Cross for 20 years, Opti-Mrs & Optimist Club and Advocate for American Cancer Society for tobacco coalition for Sheboygan County As the founder of the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days she brightened the lives and inspired many with her dedication and devotion to others through raising funds for Cancer patients in Sheboygan County. Even with all LaVerne's accomplishments she always found time to bake and cook for her friends and family. Her passion was following Claire and Clayton (great niece and nephew) as they sang and entertained all across the state. She is survived by a daughter-in-law Rosie Hoerig; two granddaughters Kerrie (Brett) Goyette, Kelli (Jeff) Karau; and five great granddaughters, Megan, Samantha, and Hailey Goyette and Brandon & Kayla Karau, all residing in Phoenix, AZ. LaVerne is further survived by her niece, Cheryl (special friend, Rudy Mauris) Aschenbach; great niece, Kim (Jason) Michener; great nephew Todd Aschenbach; great great nephew, Clayton Michener and great great niece, Clarie Michener whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roman and her son Landis. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 21, 2013, at St. John's UCC, 1248 Lincoln Ave., with the Rev. Gregory S. Whelton, pastor, officiating. Relatives and friends are welcome at the church on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, we are asking that those who attend please consider bringing one or more non-perishable food items to be contributed to the St. John's Food Pantry in LaVerne's honor. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of both St. Nicholas Home Health & Hospice and Meadow View Manor Nursing home for the loving care they gave LaVerne. LaVerne greatly appreciated the special friendship she had with Greg.
