IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Raelene "Rae"

Raelene "Rae" Gorges Profile Photo

Gorges

October 25, 1957 – December 23, 2021

Obituary

Raelene Gorges' Funeral Service Video Raelene "Rae" Gorges, age 64, passed into eternal life on December 23, 2021. She was born on October 25, 1957.

Raelene enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, shopping, remodeling and building things, her dogs, and crime shows. She spoiled her grandkids and enjoyed every minute with her children.  She and her husband Kenneth owned a successful business, Greenie's Bar and Grill in Readfield, WI from 1994 to 2002.  She also owned Rae's Pilot Car for many years traveling the United States.  Rae loved Christmas and Easter egg hunts with family and friends.  She loved singing and dancing, especially with her daughters.  She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh.  Rae was a strong woman and always fought hard for what she believed in.  Many will remember her as she was a very caring and giving person that organized many fundraisers and benefits for families in need.

She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Kenneth A. Gorges; her children, Richard J.  (Regan) Vanden Boogard, Jessica Rae Noll, and Amber Rae Williams; grandchildren: Alexzander Y. Xiong, Annastacia P. Xiong, and Makayla J. Socha, Carys A. Vanden Boogard, and Audra C. Vanden Boogard; mother and step-father Mary (Harvey) Fenske; siblings: Ginny Wallace, Fred (Debbie) Drephal, Harlow (Tari) Drephal Jr., Dan (Jennifer) Drephal, and Harlan (Chris) Drephal; sister Colleen (Tim) Middleton; step-sister Julie (Rick) Hansen; step-brothers: Michael Fenske, Russell (Joan) Fenske, Dean (Tara) Fenske. She is further survived by numerous, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Rae was preceded in death by her father Harlow Drephal Sr.; brother Lawrence "Larry" Drephal; sister-in-law Julie Fenske; stepbrother Mark Drephal and her paternal and maternal grandparents.

Funeral services for Rae will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, Readfield on Friday, December 31, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Peter Kesting officiating.  Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Ginny Wallace who is Rae's big sister, taking care of her since she was little, and helping her through this last journey of her life.

Rae was so very loved and will be deeply missed.

Funeral Services

Visitation

December
31

Zion Ev. Lutheran church -Fremont

N987 County Road W, Fremont, WI 54940

9:00 - 11:00 am

Funeral Service

December
31

Zion Ev. Lutheran church -Fremont

N987 County Road W, Fremont, WI 54940

Starts at 11:00 am

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