Born in Tuscola, IL. Had thirteen brothers and sisters, father married twice. Second youngest of the group. Talks about where her relatives live currently.
CHILDHOOD WORK
Did some farm chores and enjoyed baby-sitting, which she started doing at 14.
CHILDHOOD ACTIVITIES
Went to church and went to friends homes & played 'church', where the boys would stand up and preach.
RELIGION
Her husband Oba discusses how they would pick a substitute preacher, which is what Lorene's father did for two years. Never talked about being a preacher because it was a personal thing.
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Went to a one room country school, students were all Amish, but the teacher wasn't. Discusses qualifications of being a teacher in an Amish school today.
