Rogene Louise Prange

Rogene Louise Prange (Mom / G-MA) sadly passed away peacefully in her home in El Dorado Hills on October 8, 2023. Rogene and her late husband Harry Prange were partners in the Prange’s Fabrics, Crafts, Variety and Shoe stores of Placerville, Cameron Park, North Highlands, Reno, and Fallon Nevada. Rogene was the hands-on owner that managed and taught sewing and crafts in the Placerville and Cameron Park stores and was the backbone of the Prange’s store success.

Mom was born in Omaha Nebraska on November 16th, 1935. She moved to Southern California with her parents (Harold and Marion Embury) and two brothers (Rodger and Harold) in the 1940’s. She grew up and went to school in Van Nuys, CA. It was here she met the love of her life Harry Prange. In 1955 they got married and moved to Sacramento, CA. Soon after moving to Sacramento, they decided to become entrepreneurs and make the bold decision to open their first store on 16th street in downtown Sacramento. In late 1957 they had their first son Craig and then moved to Town & Country area of Sacramento where they had two more children Stephen and Laura. In 1967 they bought property and built a beautiful home in Hidden Valley (Granite Bay) where they raised their children and met so many wonderful friends. “We were truly blessed to be raised by such an amazing Mom and Dad in Hidden Valley. The memories and friends we made in Hidden Valley are still with all of us today. Mom was talking about those wonderful days just a few days before she passed”.

Rogene and Harry moved from Hidden Valley to Camino, CA in the mid 1980’s. They loved being in the beautiful big pine trees in the Apple Hill area. Mom loved being so close to her store in Placerville. They sold their stores in the late 1980’s and retired. They enjoyed their retirement years together by traveling and using their new RV with friends and family. During her retirement, Mom enjoyed giving her extra time volunteering at Snowline Hospice and helping them with their retail stores. They lived in Camino until 1999. In 1999 Rogene and Harry moved to a beautiful home in El Dorado Hills. Unfortunately, Dad became ill and passed away only 1 year later, April 1, 2000.

Rogene met many new friends, continued volunteering her time for Snowline Hospice, and loved being with her family and so close to her grandchildren. She enjoyed her wine club, bunko friends, neighbors, new boyfriends and so much more. Rogene loved to have fun and we all enjoyed having fun with Rogene. To all Friends and Family of Rogene: “We are so grateful for the love and friendship you have provided to our Mom / G-MA. Mom’s loving and fun spirit will be with us forever. Rogene truly loved all of you”.

Rogene is survived by her children Stephen (Laura) Prange and Laura (Patrick O’Brien) Willms, her (G-Ma) five grandchildren Airica, Alexander, Brendan, Carson and Alyssa, and her brother Rodger.

A memorial wall for comments and pictures is available at https://greenvalleymortuary.com/obituaries/rogene-louise-prange We ask that in lieu of flowers that you donate generously to Snowline Hospice for Rogene Prange. Please use the email address below for your donations. https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/snowline-hospice-of-el-dorado/donation-form

“Goodnight, We Love You, See You Tomorrow”