Lorraine Bricco

Lorraine Bricco ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Cline & Hanson Funeral & Cremations - New London on Mar. 17, 2026.Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed away March 16th, 2026, at the age of 92.Lorraine was born November 3, 1933, to the late Everett and Kathryn Spoehr, the eldest of four children. From an early age she embraced responsibility and family, qualities that would define her throughout her life.She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Loy J. Bricco, on April 20, 1949. Together they built a life rooted in faith, family, and community, celebrating 67 wonderful years of marriage filled with partnership, laughter, and countless memories.Lorraine was the oldest resident of the Village of Bear Creek, WI, where she proudly lived her entire life. She wore many hats throughout the years-school bus driver, assistant postmaster, school cook, and bank teller at Marion State Bank/Premier Bank, where she eventually retired as branch manager. No matter the role, Lorraine was known for her strong work ethic, warm smile, and the ability to make people feel welcome the moment they walked through the door.Her faith was a cornerstone of her life. Lorraine was a devoted member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, serving her parish in many roles including Eucharistic Minister, Sacristan for 20 years, and a member of the PCCW (Parish Council of Catholic Women). She was also one of the first to chair the Sauerkraut Festival in its infancy-an event she helped turn into a cherished community tradition.Lorraine and Loy shared a deep love of adventure, especially when it involved snowmobiling through Wisconsin winters. She played an instrumental role in starting the Trail and Track Snowmobile Club, bringing together friends and neighbors who shared their enthusiasm for the outdoors. Together they also cherished many summers spent camping. Lorraine took great pride in helping Loy restore his family's 1928 Model A, "Jesse," which is now proudly displayed at the Clintonville FWD Museum.At home, Lorraine's hands were rarely still. She enjoyed baking treats that family members eagerly anticipated, sewing projects for loved ones, line dancing, puzzles, and creating wood crafts. She also treasured the many winters spent in Florida with their beloved "snowbird" friends, where sunshine, laughter, and card games were always plentiful.Lorraine is survived by her daughter Sandy Wanta; son Randy (Jill) Bricco; and daughter-in-law Barb Bricco.She was the proud grandmother of six granddaughters: Michelle Stang (Lawrence Luck); Mandy (Jon) Claussen; Melanie Chally (Troy Bork); Pollyanna (Jason) Knapp; Pascha (Gordon) Zietlow; and Mariah (Adam) Pringnitz.Her legacy continues through thirteen great-grandchildren: Hannah (Lucas) Boldt; Luke Jarchow; Jacob (Amiko) Malliet; Paige Delrow; Breanna Delrow; Hope (Codie) Sommers; Bryce (Alexa) Chally; Hunter Knapp and Special Friend Cassie Prill; Morgan Knapp and her fiancé Joshua Meating; Gracie Zietlow; Brodie Zietlow; Brock Pringnitz; and Dannica Pringnitz.She was also blessed with three great-great-grandchildren: Landon Boldt; Lacey Chally; and Kayce Chally.Lorraine is further survived by her sister Norma Novcaski; sister-in-law Gail Spoehr; and special friends Sister Pauline Feiner and Percy Surprise.She was preceded in death by her husband, Loy J. Bricco; her son Larry Bricco; her son-in-law Timothy Wanta; her sister Ramona (Leland) Murray; and her brother Bill Spoehr.A Funeral Mass celebrating Lorraine's life will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bear Creek, WI, with Father Simon Minyati officiating. Visitation will take place at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service.The family would like to thank Cline and Hanson Funeral Home in New London for their assistance, Aster Assisted Living of Clintonville for their care and support, and ThedaCare Hospice for the compassionate care that kept Lorraine comfortable in her final days.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.