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Isabelle Derse Obituary
Menomonee Falls - (nee D'Aoust) Born into eternal life on March 18th, 2020 at the age of 99. Beloved wife of 56 years to the late William, loving mother of the late Kathleen (the late Robert) Weinbauer, the late William (Caroline) Derse, the late Michael Derse, Thomas Derse, Robert (Susan) Derse, James (Linda) Derse, Mary (the late Ronald) Coppersmith, John Derse and Richard (Cynthia) Derse, grandmother of 22, great-grandmother of 37 and great-great-grandmother of 9. Further survived by her brother Eugene D'Aoust, other relatives and friends.
Isabelle retired from the Milwaukee Journal in 1980 and spent many years enjoying their cottage in Door County with Dad. She loved crocheting little dolls and blankets for all her "little chick-a-dees": children and grandchildren. Later in life she enjoyed playing cards and games with her many friends.
Visitation at FUNERAL HOME Saturday, August 8 from 9:30 AM until the time of Memorial Service at 11:30 AM.
Memorials are appreciated to St. Mary's Catholic Church, Menomonee Falls, WI.
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THOMAS GALE
April 15, 2020
The Derse family was always near and dear to my heart. You all lived on 52nd street and we lived on 51st. I'll never forget Your Dad, Bill Derse who often brought a guitar to Boy Scout Camp outs and I remember him playing "The Hatfield and the McCoys, they were fighting Mountain Boys..."
Bobby and I were in the same grade, and Tommy was a year or two older. Your Mom was a great Lady and if we were there at lunch she feed us with the rest of the gang. Maybe with so many kids she didn't realize I wasn't one of her own...
Condolences and good thoughts to a wonderful St Sebastian's Family.
Gary and
March 29, 2020
We loved this O so special and dynamic woman. What a life she lived. Isabel was so full of life and such a kind and gentle soul. We will miss her beautiful smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
john dandoy
March 29, 2020
Derse Family, What a wonderful legacy and life. Its been a long time but I do remember your parents. God Bless
sandy Welch
March 25, 2020
Rick & Cynthia, and Mary, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I will keep you in my prayers during your time of grieving as a family
Sandy Welch
Lori Gottwein-Smith
March 25, 2020
My deepest condolences to the entire Derse family. Mrs Derse was a kind, loving woman. Our family lived next door from The Derse family for many years. R.I.P sweet lady.
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