Lorraine Kohlmeyer, 90 of Rochester passed away peacefully Friday, June 20, 2014 surrounded by her children at Golden Living Center East in Rochester.

Lorraine was born March 11, 1924 to Clarence and Bessie Arsers in Osage, Iowa.  She received her education at the Chatfield Public Schools graduating in 1942.  After graduation Lorraine was employed as a telephone operator at the Northwestern Bell office in Chatfield.

Lorraine had a lifelong appreciation for music, especially band music.  She played the flute and also enjoyed art.

On June 22nd, 1946 Lorraine was united in marriage to Carl A. Kohlmeyer at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.  She was  a loving mother and homemaker.

Lorraine is survived by her children, Carl G. Kohlmeyer of Rochester, Leah Kohlmeyer and partner Tom of Rochester, Galen Kohlmeyer and his wife Susan of Chatfield, Rise Holt and her husband Ralph of Punta Gorda, Florida, Marla Buss (husband Bruce deceased) of Blue Ridge, Georgia, Giselle Benitoa and husband Al of Rochester, Kent Kohlmeyer and his wife Heidi of Chatfield; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brothers, John and Sam Arsers and sister, Clarice Arsers all of New Ulm.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, William and Kenneth Arsers.

A private memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 with interment at a later date.

Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.