Lorine Martha Schneider Biediger

Lorine Martha Schneider Biediger

Lorine Martha Schneider Biediger, age 96, of Castroville, passed away on August25, 2017 at her daughter’s home. She was born August 10, 1921 in Castroville, one of four children born to Albert Frank Schneider and Frieda Etter Schneider. On April 30, 1947, Lorine married Elmer Adolph Biediger at a ceremony in Castroville. Lorine and Elmer were married for almost 51 years at the time of Elmer’s death on April 10, 1998. One of Lorine’s favorite hobbies was quilting. Over the years, she made many quilts. Lorine was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and the Zion Lutheran Church Quilting Guild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; son-in-law, Norman Lee Digges; and her brothers and sisters-in-law, Alfred Schneider, Louis and Eleanor Schneider, Albert and Mary Margaret Schneider.
Survivors include her daughter, Sheila Digges of Castroville; grandchildren, Holly Graham and Kirk Digges all of Castroville; great-grandchildren, Brett Graham, Alvin Graham, III, Cody Graham and Christian Digges; sister-in-law, Erna Schneider of Castroville, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation was Tuesday, August 29, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 9:00 am at the Zion Lutheran Church. Interment will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in Lorine’s memory to the Zion Lutheran Cemetery or Church or charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home.