Constance L. Sommer, age 92 of the Town of Belle Plaine, passed away early Saturday morning October 4, 2025 at her residence.
Mrs. Constance (“Grama” Connie) Lucille Sommer
Many people will remember Connie as a sweet little lady who was constantly at work for the Lord. With a servant’s heart, she made sure that every House of Worship she ever called home was clean and well organized, and that it stayed that way. Connie was instrumental in the foundation of the Shawano Homeless Shelter, SAM 25, and spent many of her recent years volunteering there. At the same time, she became a founder and leader for “Fresh Hope,” a mental health group of Hope Community Church.
In her retirement, Connie went on several mission trips to underprivileged countries, including Haiti, Mexico, Honduras, The Philippine Islands, and Zambia, where she fully funded a sanitation project of building a lavatory facility for the village. However, she felt her true calling on this earth was working with the children of the orphanages.
Connie was born August 8, 1933 in Omaha, Nebraska and married her High School Sweetheart, Har, on June 21, 1952 in Appleton, Wisconsin. At the age of 92, she was called home into the arms of Jesus, on October 4, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her parents (Harvey and Susie Beusch), Husband (Harland Sommer), Daughter (Linda Sommer), and Siblings (Joyce and Roy Deering, Jerry Beusch). She is survived by her children, Cyndy (Dave) Duncan, Deb (Tom) Passehl, Greg (Mary) Sommer, Dan (Becci) Sommer, numerous Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, and Great-Great-Grandchildren, and Sister-in-Law (Shirley Beusch).
Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Hope Community Church, Shawano, with the Rev. Richie Ford officiating. Inurnment will take place at Appleton Highland Memorial Park on a later date.
Visitation will take place on Saturday at the church from 9 AM until the time of service.
Memorials in Connie’s name are preferred to be directed to the “Fresh Hope” mental health group through Hope Community Church, or the Shawano Area Matthew 25 Homeless Shelter, (SAM 25).
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville is assisting the Sommer family with arrangements.
An online guestbook is available at eberhardtstevenson.com.
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