Dorine Grace Poppe

Poppe, Dorine Grace

Dorine Grace Poppe nee Laabs, age 85 of Withee peacefully passed away, Saturday, March 12, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, surrounded by her family. A celebration of Dorine's life will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, March 19, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Withee, WI. Visitation will begin at 10:00 until the time of the service.

Dorine was born on April 7, 1930, in the Township of Green Grove, WI the daughter of Walter and Edna (Borchert) Laabs. She attended Woodland school and graduated from Owen High School in May of 1948.

On September 25, 1948 she married the love of her life, Donald "Bud" Poppe at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Green Grove. They were happily married for 67 years.

Once married she stayed home and raised their five children. She entered the work force in 1967, where she worked for the State Bank of Withee, for many years. She made a to-do list for her retirement. After completing the list in six months she returned to work. Over the next ten years she worked for the State Bank of Withee, in Greenwood until her real retirement.

Dorine was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church, where she enjoyed being a member of the Adventure Club, Alter Guild and Ladies Aide. She loved watching many different sports especially the Owen-Withee Blackhawk, Packer, Badger, and Brewer teams. She was a sharp card player; crazy eight, poker, and 500 were a few of her favorites. She loved to bake for her family. Each recipe was a favorite of all her family members. Throughout her life her family was her pride and joy. She taught each one of us the meaning of true love and how family always came first.

Dorine is survived by one sister Karen Olson; 5 children: Paulie (Larry) Klabon, Ron (Karen) Poppe, Josie (Ron) Schoelzel, Lori (Rich) Poppe and Dan (Dawn) Poppe. 15 Grandchildren: Missy (Geoff), Lisa (Dan), Larry (Danyal), Lonny (Tonya), Troy, Rick, Angie, Shawn (Mandy), Eric (Kati), Christina (Jeff), Vaughn (Kelly), Gretchen, Joe and Jason. 20 Great Grandchildren: Gregory, Christopher, Michael, Jennifer, Trenton, Olivia, Lincoln, Carter, McKinley, Alison, Derrick, Kaitlyn, Cody, A.J., Alexis, Briar, Taylor, Braylon, Myla and Evy.

Dorine was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald "Bud" Poppe on April 22, 2015, her parents Walter and Edna Laabs, her sister Vernetta Knecht, and a grandson Nicholas Schoelzel.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.cremationsociety-wi.com.