Doris Mae Swanson

Doris Mae Swanson obituary, Appleton, WI

Doris Mae Swanson

Doris Swanson Obituary

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Doris M. Swanson of Appleton passed away peacefully on October 8, 2016. She was born on December 13, 1929 to the late Ray and Malinda (Daelke) Feuerstein. She married Carl A. Swanson on September 4, 1954 at St. Therese Catholic Church in Appleton; he preceded her in death on March 3, 2015. She enjoyed baking, reading, sewing, watching Wisconsin sports and spending time up at the cottage on Loon Lake. She is survived by her children; Bruce (Donna) Swanson, Barb (Chuck) Rohloff, grandchildren; Curt (Stacy) Swanson, Christopher Swanson and Emily Swanson; great grandchildren; Olivia Swanson, Ian Swanson and Noah Swanson; Doris is also survived by her sister-in-law Marian Hamm. She is preceded in death by her husband Carl, parents Ray and Malinda Feuerstein, sister Lois Theiss, brother Russell Feuerstein, sister-in-law's Marie Feuerstein, Audrey Swanson, brother-in-law's Richard Swanson, Walter Hamm and mother and father- in-law Carl and Margaret Swanson. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Wichmann Funeral Home at 537 N. Superior St. Appleton, WI 54911 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Funeral Liturgy will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016 at St. Mary Catholic Church at 312 South State St. Appleton, WI 54911 at 11:00 a.m. with a one hour prior visitation with Fr. Bill Swichtenberg officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be made at www.wichmannfargo.com

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Tom and Bobbi Emmers

October 12, 2016

Bruce and Donna, I just read of your loss and we are so sorry! Prayers, Tom and Bobbi

J F

October 11, 2016

To the family,
I am sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the broken-hearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family durning this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2)
With heartfelt sympathy-

Charlene & Tom Landskron

October 11, 2016

Barb and Bruce - Sorry to hear of Aunt Doris' passing. I truly believe that she is in a much better place and she is back together with your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Terry Park

October 11, 2016

Bruce , Barb and your families, We are saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. Our thoughts are with you. Scott & Terry Park

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