Lorraine A. "Rainee" Raasch, age 54 of Gresham, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 15, 2014. Born on June 6, 1959 in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late Theodore "Ted" and Ruth "Butchie" (Beversdorf) Meidam. Rainee loved spending time with her family and friends, especially on the various adventures, all of which left many impacted memories with on open door for more. She had an open door policy with many who either needed a lift or a meal, either way, you left enlightened and full. She loved to inspire children to be the best they could be. Her creative ambition left no stone unturned, which created the many works of art that she so proudly displays. Rainee loved to hunt and fish and keep the birds fed. She looked forward to camping trips with her family and the yearly trip to Lake Winnie in Minnesota. One of her favorite passions was to build, feed and enjoy campfires; hence the expression "Rainee Wood." Her half-witted, off-the-wall stories and antics left you with nothing but "gut" laughing. She also loved fishing for great deals at rummage sales, bargain stores and thrift stores. Rainee leaves behind: her husband of 29 years, Darold; her beloved daughter, Holly Jo Raasch of ND; and 8 siblings and their spouses, Annie (Pete) Kahler, Michael (Kelly) Meidam all of Shawano, James (Linda) Meidam of Clintonville, Marjorie Anderson, Barb Gray, Joe (Cindy) Meidam, Kathy (Eric) Jensen all of Shawano, and Matthew Meidam of Green Bay. She is further survived by: sisters-in-law, Laurie (Rick) Peotter of Neenah, Christine Berkholtz of Tilleda; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dan and Darlene Richards of Gresham; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Lynn Rynders. Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents; and father-in-law, Fred Raasch. Funeral services will be held at 1:30pm on Friday, March 21, 2014 at the St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. Ted Andrada officiating. Inurnment will be in the Friendship Cemetery in the Town of Belle Plaine in the spring. A life gathering will be held at the church on Friday from 10:30am until the time of the service. Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com