Loretta M. Knoblock, age 89, of Oconomowoc, WI, and formerly of Merrill, WI, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, WI. Loretta was born in Knowlton, WI, on November 7, 1933, to the late Joseph and Mary (Wasniewski) Ceplina. She was married to Raymond Knoblock on August 21, 1950, at the Holy Name Church in Wausau, WI; he survives. Loretta appreciated the beauty of the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting and loved playing bingo. Above all, she cherished time spent with her family and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include her loving husband of over 72 years, Raymond Knoblock; her sons, John Knoblock and Todd (Rhonda) Knoblock; her daughters, Dorothy (Richard) Jacobson, Cindy Knoblock, and Linda Peterson; her sisters, Veronica Novitzke, Victoria Gwidt, Jackie (Bill) Zenner, and Joan (Tom) Falk. Loretta is further survived by her grandchildren, Jacinda, Jeremy, Jodie, Steven, Jake, Eli, Cody, Jesse, Shane, Robin, Heidi, and Stephanie, in addition to her 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary; her siblings, Frank Ceplina, Alois Ceplina, John Ceplina, Joseph Ceplina, Glenn Ceplina, Jacob Ceplina, and Francis Ceplina.

In accordance with Loretta’s wishes, no formal services will be held. Generations Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family. You may view Loretta’s obituary and leave online condolences at generationsfuneral.com.