Esther Lorraine Kluge, 88 years, of Portage died on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Tivoli in Portage. She was born on April 26, 1924 in the Town of Caledonia to William and Inez (Richmond) Price at her grandparent's home.   Esther had worked at the Portage Woolen Mill for many years and also as a bookkeeper for the family business, George Kluge Construction. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, crossword puzzles, cards, gardening and spending time with her family. She was an awesome Mom and a fantastic Grandma.   Survivors include 5 children - Don (Pat) Kluge of Portage, Sharon (Lyle) Churchill of Oxford, Georgia Kluge of Wyocena, Douglas Kluge of Florida and Debra (Gary) Petersen of Portage; 16 Grandchildren, several Great Grandchildren, 4 Great Great Grandchildren and a brother - Bill (Doris) Price of Randolph. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son - Terry, sister - Eleanor Duburg and a brother - Stanley Price.   Funeral services are to be held privately with the immediate family. Burial will be held at the Oak Grove Cemetery, Portage. Service Details. Visitation

Picha Funeral Home

302 East Conant St.

Portage, WI 53901

Private family services

Map to Visitation Place Service Picha Funeral Home 302 East Conant St. Portage, WI 53901 Private family services Map to Service Place Interment

Oak Grove Cemetery

Portage, WI