Dolores Patricia Schmunk

1931 - 2024

Dolores Patricia (Wissink) Schmunk, age 93, passed away in the morning hours on August 15, 2024, in Oshkosh, WI. She was born to parents, George and Florence (Gregor) Wissink on March 17, 1931, in Wisconsin.

She married the love of her life, Edward F. Schmunk on June 4, 1953 together, they raised four children. Dolores spent over 20 years caring for others as a CNA. She worked for various facilities including Mercy Medical Center and Park View. She also worked for King Industries sewing garments.

Dolores will be remembered for being strong, determined and resourceful. She could stretch a budget like no one else, in fact, some describe her as a miracle worker. She enjoyed collecting hickory nuts, picking mushrooms, and was always collecting stones. The only limitation was that it had to be able to fit in the car. It was fitting when she had enough big rocks to complete a fence in her yard. She loved flower gardening every color of flower imaginable. She would crochet and embroider gifts for family and friends. Dolores would also make the best meals for all to enjoy. In her younger years, she would go on annual trips with her sisters and brother to Branson City to go to the theatre and country western events.

She is survived by her children, Edward R. (Daneen) Schmunk, Susan (Arlyn) Koplitz and Sally (Todd) Schmunk-Sucharda; grandchildren, Andrea (John Willey) Schmunk, Angela Schmunk, Sam (Jennifer) Koplitz, Amy (Nick) Ott, Chris (Lis) Sucharda and Mike Sucharda; great-grandchildren, Easton, Cortland and Turner Koplitz, Shiloh (Colin Anderson) Jones, Shawn Villavicencio, Caroline Ott and Geolene Ott; sister, Arline Kumbier; brother, Steve (Janet) Wissink; brother-in-law, Robert Schmunk; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Edward F. Schmunk; son, Richard L. (Vicki) Schmunk; parents, George and Florence (Gregor) Wissink; brother, Chuck (Betty) Gregor; In-laws, Alex and Christine Schmunk; great-granddaughter, Arabella; sister, Audrey (Harold) Demler; brother-in-law, Edward Kumbier and Richard A. Schmunk; and sister-in-law, and Muriel Schmunk.

Visitation will be held at Seefeld Funeral Home, 1025 Oregon St., Oshkosh, WI, on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from 9:00am to 11:00am, with service to immediately follow. Her final resting place will be at Liberty Prairie Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Compassus Hospice, Lake Shore Manor and Lakeland Care for doing an incredible job and for being very supportive during this difficult time.


Seefeld Funeral and Cremation Services
1025 Oregon Street
Oshkosh WI 54902
(920) 236-7750