Loraine Hartranft

Loraine Hartranft  grew up in DeKalb Co. and graduated from Auburn High School. She was employed at Cooper Industrial Products in Production Scheduling and also attended IPFW. After 22 years of employment, she moved to California and was employed at California Research Tabulations for 10 years as office administer, data entry supervisor. Upon leaving there, she joined Videocam Inc. for 15 years where she managed the finances and personnel which also included helping in sales, operations and logistics.

While in California, she served on many committees within the United Methodist Church – Conference treasurer for the United Methodist Women and Conference Finance building yearly budgets.

Upon retiring in 2014, she moved back to Auburn and continued to serve the community by volunteering at the Curiosity Shop in Garrett. She also assists with book sales at the Eckhart Public Library. She is also a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters, participating in the School Buddy program where she meets regularly with her “little.” Loraine serves on the Scholarship Committee at the Community Foundation, continuing her commitment to a community she has always felt a part of. Through the creation of the Kelso and Margaret Davis Community Endowment Fund, as well as the Hartranft Family Community Enhancement Endowment Fund, her family continues to support community endeavors.

“Raising my two daughters in Auburn helped give me a sense of belonging to a community which cares for others and is why I will continue to serve the Community Foundation.”