Dolores L Wiltzius

Dolores L Wiltzius obituary, Marinette, WI

Dolores L Wiltzius

Dolores Wiltzius Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thielen Funeral Home - MARINETTE on Mar. 29, 2024.

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Dolores L. Wiltzius, 90, of Marinette passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at NEW Care. She was born on December 22, 1933, to the late Andrew and Alice (Teskie) Wolfert in Jacksonport, WI and graduated from North High School in Sheboygan. On November 20, 1952, Dolores married Donald Wiltzius at Holy Name Church in Sheboygan; he preceded her in death on February 19, 2013. They moved to Marinette in 1965. Together they owned and operated the Montgomery Ward in Marinette. She was a member of Holy Family Parish. Dolores enjoyed reading, crafting, growing flowers and casino trips.
Dolores is survived by sons: Rick (Tammy) Wiltzius of Wausau, Scott (Karen) Wiltzius of Stevens Point, Brian (Jamie) Wiltzius of Marinette, and Mark (Jeff Tachick) Wiltzius of Ninilchik, AK; daughter, Roxanne (Gary) Baumgarten of Marinette; brothers: Andy, Edward, and Harvey Wolfert; sisters: Donna Renzelman, Dorothy Wolfert, Lilly Wolfert, and Carol Nowak; 15 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; and a great great grandchild on the way. In addition to her parents and husband, Donald, she was preceded in death by brothers: Jimmy, Ronnie, and John.
Visitation will be held at Thielen Funeral Home on April 17 from 2pm to 4pm. A prayer service will be held at 4pm with Deacon Dave Denby officiating.
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