Elaine “Oma” “Lupe Lu” Loderhose

Elaine Irma “Oma”, “Lupe Lu” Loderhose (Baehr) left the great circus of life on September 18th, 2017.

She married Roy Loderhose in 1949 in Chicago, Illinois where they had six children; David, Peter, Glen, Donna, Peggy and Paul. They moved to Wauwatosa, Wisconsin where they made their home for 40+ years.

While in Tosa, Oma, with her artful eye, transformed their suburban corner lot into a sanctuary of colorful flowers and eclectic art which was a combination of found knick-knacks and created treasures.  It was a unique culmination and, just like Oma, stood out from the rest.

In between raising 6 children and assisting with grandchildren whenever she could, she expressed herself in many ways. She went to clown college  and became “Lupe Lu”, worked for many years at Wisconsin State Fair, volunteered at St. Joe’s hospital maternity ward and Milwaukee County Zoo.

Oma and husband, Opa, took many well deserved trips all over the world but Oma always preferred the comforts of home.

She was a strong, vibrant spirit and never shied away from expressing herself.  Always clad in one of a kind jewelry and eccentric outfits.  She radiated life wherever she went. She was a night owl who enjoyed playing solitaire, a glass of wine and a good movie.  Oma was a prolific rummager and had numerous collections.

She was a talented artist (to her disbelief) in many ways. As Lupe Lu she painted countless kid’s faces. She made endless amounts of quilts, rugs, dolls, did wood burning, stained glass and painted Opa’s birdhouses and wood carvings. Her favorite pastime was rug hooking from hand drawn patterns and relished in telling people she was a hooker.

Oma had many animals throughout her life which she immortalized in her artwork.

Proud Oma of nine grandchildren who adore and endear all her uniqueness and eight great-grandchildren who will miss out on the adventures of Oma but will be taught and reminded by all who treasure her. Well naturally.

Private services held.