Obituary: Laverne L. Eastman

Laverne L. Eastman, of Waukesha, died on Monday, July 9, 2012, at Avalon Square at the age of 88 years.

Laverne was born on July 2, 1924 in Shorewood, WI, the daughter of Albert and Lillian Schumacher.  Laverne was a volunteer for the Wisconsin voting booths in Glendale.  She was the loving caregiver for her husband for more than 30 years. Laverne was a fabulous cook, enjoyed embroidering quilts, table cloths and napkins, loved reading and was passionate about golf.

Laverne will be dearly missed by her son, Robert (Kathie) Eastman of Wales; daughter, Carol (Vern) Davidson of Lafayette, IN; six grandchildren, Julie (Lee) Stadler, Bill Eastman, Holly Eastman, Eric Davidson, Teresa (Andy) Fletcher, and Wendy (Keith) Watson; seven great-grandchildren, Breanna, Brooke, Brady, Maddie, Kaitlynn, Chloe, Drew and Sean. Laverne is further survived by her sister, Sandie Heintzen; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eastman Sr and her sister, Shirley.

The visitation for Laverne will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the 11 a.m. funeral service on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at the Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, 237 N. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, WI 53188. Burial will immediately follow the service at Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield.

Memorials are appreciated to the Alzheimers Association Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter,  620 S. 76th Street, Ste. 160,  Milwaukee, WI  53214 or Avalon Manor,  222 Park Place,  Waukesha, WI  53186.

Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home is serving the family. For more information please call the funeral home at 262-542-6609 or visit http://www.WaukeshasFuneralHome.com.