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Mary Ann Sommer, of Sheboygan, died Monday, December 19, 2022 at the age of 95. Mary Ann was born the daughter of the late Arno and Mary Schaap on July 26, 1927 in Sheboygan. On December 10, 1946 she was united in marriage to Lloyd Sommer in Sheboygan. He preceded her in death on February 11, 1983.
Mary Ann was active in the family businesses, Sommer’s Homes Inc. and Sommer’s Woodhaven Manufactured Home Community, which was started in 1947. She was very involved in 4-H for 53 years (1964-2017). She was General Leader of Terry Andrae Trailblazers, involved in horses, rabbits, knitting, leather, pigeons, crochet, cavies, poultry, photography, cake decorating, house plants, sewing, food, goats, woodworking and insects’ projects. She was involved with the horse project on the county level for 9 years and insect project on county level for 13 years. She was a charter member of Jackson Elementary School PTA, spent 9 years as Den Mother and 6 years on YMCA Youth Program Committee. She was the Secretary and Treasurer of the Northeastern Wisconsin Pony Breeders. Mary Ann spent 35 years with the Black River Riding Club serving as Treasurer on the Horse Show Committee, and organized Juniors Drill Team at Horse Shows at Field Days for Youth. She was also on the 100-mile endurance ride committee for the Plymouth Trail Riders. Mary Ann served as the Town of Wilson Treasurer for 9 years and was a member of the Sheboygan Yacht Club.
Mary Ann is survived by three sons, Gary (Jenifer Provence) Sommer of Phoenix, AZ, Steve (Kim) Sommer of Slinger, WI, Dale (Lisa Anttila) Sommer of Sheboygan, WI; nine grandchildren, Travis (Annette Hepper) Sommer of Sheboygan, Jodi (Pete Zabel) Sommer of Sheboygan, Judi Sommer of Sheboygan, Stephanie (Andrew Jackson) Sommer of Mayville, WI, Nic (Joy) Sommer of Lomira, WI, Josh Sommer of Slinger, WI, Jaime Sommer of Westminster, CO, Megan (Marius) Sommer-Strand of Norway and Erin Sommer of Markham, TX; ten great-grandchildren, Brandon Sommer, Bristol and Mason Zabel, Alex Jackson, Lucas Sommer, Aidan Connors, Benjamin and Nickolai Strand, James Miller, Brooke Uherek; one great-great-grandchild, Melony Sommer; nephews Todd Borden of Plymouth, WI and William Borden of Michigan and niece Amy Borden of Sauk City, WI.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mary Ann was also preceded in death by her grandson Nathan Sommer in November 2021.
Honoring Mary Ann’s wishes, a private family funeral service will be held. Burial will take place at Wildwood Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Hospital in Mary Ann’s name. Condolences may be expressed online at www.reinboldfh.com.
The family would like to thank Sharon S. Richardson Hospice, and caregivers Lisa, Corky, Amber, Chantel, Britteny and Alyssa for their care of Mary Ann.
Mary Ann was an amazing mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She touched the lives of so many people. She will truly be missed and will never, ever, be forgotten.