LaVerne Pearl Winter passed peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2022 in Pound, WI. She was born on June 20, 1925 in Two Rivers, WI to Leonard and Elizabeth (Duffrin) Belair.
In 1945 she married Theodore Lepianka.
They raised three children. LaVerne was a farm wife and devoted mother.
She enjoyed polka dancing, playing cards, sewing, cooking, gardening and most of all spending time with her family.
In 1993 she married Russell Winter.
They enjoyed going on gambling trips and traveling.
She is survived by her children; Ron Lepianka of Green Bay, WI; Jean (Doyle) Bland of Vero Beach, Florida and Joan (Kent) Casper of Pound, Wisconsin.
Also surviving is sister Patricia (Ed) Anderson;
six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband Russell Winter;
her first husband Theodore Lepianka;
and daughter-in-law Karen (Herzog) Lepianka;
brothers: Eugene Belair, Marvin Belair, and Allan Belair;
along with two sisters: Lorraine Egan and Bonnie Buchanan.
The most wonderful mother any one could ever ask for…
Our mother, the most wonderful mom anyone could ever have, is thought of with loving hearts, deep faith, precious memories and smiles every day. Even though we feel an emptiness in our lives, it warms our hearts to know that our dear mother is in the gentle arms of our precious Lord. All our love ❤️
Ron, Jean & Joan