1925
2013
Dorothy J. Haese, age 88 of Reedsville, died on Friday, May 3, 2013 at Harmony House in Manitowoc. She was born April 15, 1925 in the town of Rockland, daughter of the late August and Ella (Berkholtz) Schwanke. She married Clarence Haese on November 17, 1945 at St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. She farmed with her husband in the town of Rockland for over twenty years. They then moved to Reedsville where Dorothy worked in the office at Equity for over twenty years. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Underwood of Oxford, North Carolina, four grandchildren, Brian (Tracy) Brachmann of Manitowoc, Tanya Soeldner of Green Bay, Katrina Johnson of North Carolina and Curtis Brennen of Naples, FL, nine great grandchildren, Jessica, Arica, Kristol, Kalyn, Tyra, Amanda, Brianna, Ciera and Ryan. Dorothy is also survived by one brother, Donald Schwanke of Kelly Lake as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence on November 16, 2006, a sister in law Betty Schwanke, two brothers in law and four sisters in law, Roland & Hilda Haese, Elroy & Ovella Haese, Louise Haese and Gretchen Haese as well as one grandson, James Brennen. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 7 at 1:00 p.m. at St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Timothy Nommensen will officiate. Burial will be in the West Side Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 1:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.wieting-funeralhome.com.
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May 6, 2013
My Grandma was usually gentle with me, especially as we both got older... She listened and cared and loved. She didn't judge me. She loved me unconditionally through all of my life phases. This is the greatest gift a grandchild could ever receive. Especially so in my case. So that is one of the reasons I try to treat other people the way she treated me. Nothing feels better than knowing you are loved the same regardless of what you did or did not do. I always made sure I shared my gratitude with her. I always told her how much I loved her and how much her care meant to me over the years. I could tell her just about anything... and we laughed together and cried together. I was there for her as she cared for Grandpa in his declining years. I listened and loved and supported. We logged countless hours on the phone my entire life long. Her phone number is branded into my heart. I miss her voice already and its only been two days since she kissed me goodbye over and over and as always we left each other with the words "I love you". I was her granddaughter-daughter and she was my grandmother-mother. We did the best we could, and that's all that we could do.
Thank you for all of your love and kindness Grandma... you will always live on in my heart, your gentle lessons will guide me forever... xoxoxo
Tanya Soeldner
May 6, 2013
For my grandma..i love you. Now you can dance again with grandpa.
katrina johnson
May 6, 2013
We met dear Dorothy at Harmony when our Dad was there. We loved this dear lady, and would stop to see her after Dad moved. She was kind, gentle, classy, and so sweet. She will be missed.
Jacki Rocklewitz
May 5, 2013
Peggy couldn't have said it better, we spent many great times with Dorothy, she was a great lady.Thank you Dorothy for all the wonderful memories. Love the Prochnows
Bonnie Prochnow
May 5, 2013
Dorothy was an important part of our lives for the past several years. She was a wonderful companion to our Dad (Harley) and was a "Mom" and "Grandma" to the rest of us. We loved spending Christmas in her Manor apartment where we ate pizza and played games. Dorothy had a wonderful smile and a big heart. We will treasure those memories of time spent with her! Her parting words to us were always "go home safe". So go home safe, Dorothy. With love from the Prochnow family.
Peggy Prochnow
May 4, 2013
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