Ranae J. Godejohn

RaNae J. Godejohn

One of Heaven’s angels was called back home on May 1st, 2024 at age 80.

RaNae J. Godejohn (nee Blilie), of Grafton, was born on September 3rd, 1943 in Moorhead, MN to parents Eleanor and Clarence Blilie. She grew up in Comstock, MN with her 9 siblings. She married Dayle Godejohn on August 28th, 1965 and moved to Milwaukee, WI, later settling in Fredonia, WI with their 3 children, Darwin, Michael and DeAnn. Dayle preceded RaNae in death in 1985.

Family introduced her to Dale Bruening in 1988. The two started dating and have been partners in life ever since. They moved to Grafton, WI and spent many wonderful years working in their yard and beautiful gardens together.

She was employed by Christopher Doerr for many years. Chris, Julie and the family cherished her and considered her family.

RaNae’s first love has always been family. She was never happier than when she was with her children, grandkids and great grandkids. She loved to cook and all were spoiled with delicious meals and baking. RaNae always went out of her way to make holidays and birthdays special.

She was ever the definition of selfless, always giving of herself to family and friends whenever needed. Her last 3 years were very challenging for her health wise but no matter how she felt for the day, she always had a warm smile on her face when family or friends came over. Even at the end, she was more concerned about the loved ones left behind than herself.

RaNae is survived by her loving partner, Dale Bruening; her children: Darwin (Kelly), Michael, and DeAnn (Rich) Sternhagen; her 7 grandkids: Allison, Jacob (Katie), Chelsea, Nicholas, Owen (Taylor), Abigail and Lucille; her 4 great-grandkids: Blakelynn, Brayden, Ella and Ryleigh. She is further survived by her siblings: Shirley Wolf, Janice Albers, Gerald Blilie, Linda Albers, Everett (Julie) Blilie and Luther (Shelly) Blilie.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband, Dayle, and siblings: Larry Blilie, Gary Blilie and Curtis Blilie.

We were blessed to have her as a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sibling, and friend here on earth. She touched so many lives and will be dearly missed by all.

Mueller Funeral Homes in Cedarburg has been assisting the family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday June 29th, 2024 from 1:00PM - 5:00PM at 416 Crossroad Court, Grafton, WI 53024