Lorraine Kroeger

Lorraine Kroeger, 95, of Grand Island, Nebraska, formerly from Cairo, NE. passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, at her home at Eventide Prairie Commons.

Lorraine was born on July 25, 1930, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Grace Atkins. Grace passed away three days after Lorraine's birth, and Lorraine was lovingly welcomed into the arms of Olaf and Hattie Romsdahl of Lake Norden, South Dakota, who raised her with love and care.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 24, 2026, with family present at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island, Nebraska. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Christ Lutheran Church in Cairo, Nebraska. Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Cairo with a luncheon following back at the church.

Lorraine received her education in South Dakota and graduated from Brookings High School in 1949. She married Orville Rohlck, and together they were blessed with three children. She later married Dan Kroeger of Cairo, Nebraska, and together they welcomed one daughter.

Lorraine's faith was steadfast throughout her life. She was a devoted child of God and a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Cairo. Her generous heart was evident in the countless crocheted baby blankets, graduation blankets, and beautiful afghans she lovingly made and gifted to family and friends over the years.

Christmas was Lorraine's favorite holiday, and she took great joy in decorating her home each season. She also enjoyed working puzzles, creating diamond art, playing cards, completing word searches, and never missed an opportunity to watch Jeopardy!. Lorraine was often complimented on her youthful appearance and beautiful skin. She would simply smile and respond, "Oh, you're just saying that."

In 2023, Lorraine moved into her new apartment at Eventide Prairie Commons, where she continued to live independently for the remainder of her life. She treasured the many friendships she formed there and enjoyed participating in activities, outings, and the vibrant community that became her home. She was also blessed with many lifelong friends whose companionship brought her great happiness throughout the years.

Lorraine is lovingly survived by her children: Kathy (Nick) Powers of Kearney, Nebraska; Brenda (Doug) Sanford of Valentine, Nebraska; Steve (Marla) Rohlck of Leavenworth, Kansas; and Charlene (Mike) Gates of Cairo, Nebraska; her step daughter, Lorraine Jensen of Grand Island, Nebraska; nine grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Kroeger; her birth mother, Grace Atkins; her adoptive parents, Olaf and Hattie Romsdahl; her brother, Laverne; and numerous other beloved family members and dear friends.

Lorraine's life was defined by quiet faith, kindness, generosity, and unconditional love for her family and friends. The warmth she shared through her handmade gifts, gentle spirit, and unwavering devotion to those she loved will leave a lasting legacy and will be cherished by all who knew her.

Memorials are suggested to the family for designation at a later date.