Lorene E. Bischoff

Lorene Evelyn Goehner Bischoff November 21, 1924 ~ June 20, 2015 Lorene Evelyn Goehner-Bischoff was born on November 21, 1924, in Dryden, WA. Her aunt, Emma Radach, served as midwife and she was delivered in her parent's home. Lorene's life on earth came to a close on June 20, 2015. She is now with her Lord and Savior. Lorene graduated from Dryden High School. She married Otto Goehner on June 4, 1943, her husband, until his passing on December 13, 1990. During their 47 years together, they purchased an apple orchard and home on Pine Flats Loop. She loved gardening and had a beautiful yard with two large flower beds and a rock garden. Even after moving to their new home in Cashmere, she received the "Passing Motorist Award" by the Cashmere Garden Club. Her many talents included sewing, knitting, crocheting, embroidering, music and hospitality. In everything, she shared God's love for others through word and service. The Dryden Congregational Church was her church home, where she served in many leadership roles directing VBS, teaching Sunday school, directing and singing in the choir. Her vocal talent was shared in both church and community events. Lorene and Otto loved to travel, see new places and visit relatives. Their travels included every state in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Germany. After Otto's passing, she spent a month in Australia with a friend. When her children entered college, she began full time employment at Aplets and Cotlets candy factory. Her tasks were diverse and included giving tours of the plant. Ten years after Otto's passing, she married Dr. Robert Bischoff. She moved to his home in Everett, WA. They were active members of Everett Free Methodist Church, where her life of service in the name of Christ continued. They volunteered with Sonshine ministry and were co-presidents of Everett Friendship Club (a community Organization for seniors). In their busy life, they still found time to travel and spend time with family. They had almost 12 years together before Robert passed away on June 5, 2011. In November 2013, her daughter and husband moved to Wenatchee and she returned to the valley to reside with them. She was hospitalized on April 3, 2015, with heart failure and moved to Blossom Valley Assisted Living. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Magdalena Radach; husbands, Otto and Robert; step-son, Don Bischoff; and Granddaughter, Elyse Lorene Newell. She is survived by children, Twyla (Bob) Steinburg and Larry (Joy) Goehner; four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; two step-children, ten step-grandchildren and eight step great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2015, in the Dryden Community Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Special K Ranch or Sonshine Club. We are filled with gratitude for Hospice and the amazing, efficient assistance they provided for mother. Arrangements assisted by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

Lorene E. Bischoff

November 21, 1924 - June 20, 2015