Ferne C. Sommers

Ferne Clara Sommers, 99, of Trempealeau, died Friday, May 13, 2016, at St. Anne Extended Health Care. She was born on February 15, 1917 to Richard and Clara (Braatz) Krause at their family home in Fountain City. On November 20, 1935 Ferne was united in marriage to William F. Sommers and together they raised 2 children, Faye and William. Ferne worked for Hillside, Shorty's, and at the hospital where she retired from. Ferne was a great cook, seamstress, and loved to read.
Ferne is survived by her daughter, Faye Salwey; daughter-in-law, Darlene Sommers; granddaughter, Debra Sommers; two step-grandchildren, Curt (Robin) Courrier and Brice (Barbara) Courrier; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and two siblings, Alita Krause and William (Shirley) Krause.
She is preceded in death by her husband, William F. Sommers; son, William R. Sommers; granddaughter, Rhonda Sommers; and four sisters.
A memorial service will be at 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 27, 2016 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview, with John Swanson officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service. Please share a memory of Ferne and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview, is assisting the family.