Dorothy G. Gradt

Dorothy G. Gradt, 94, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Dorothy was born on January 22, 1931, in Milwaukee, WI, daughter of Bernard and Virginia Zolna. She attended North Pierce, Saint Galls School and Riverside High School in Milwaukee.
On August 27, 1949 she married the love of her life, William "Bill" Gradt.
Dorothy was employed as a customer service clerk at Arlens and Pill & Puff, where her kindness radiated as she helped others. Dorothy also proudly served as a Girl Scout leader. After Bill's retirement in 1994, they moved from Milwaukee to Sheboygan Falls to be closer to their family.
Following retirement and their move North, Dorothy enjoyed her membership with a local Red Hatter's Club.
Dorothy was a member of Blessed Trinity Parish in Sheboygan Falls.
Dorothy was an avid Wisconsin sports fan and loved cheering on the Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Bucks. Dorothy's passions include reading, watching The Young and the Restless and Judge Judy, and enjoying the outdoors. Dorothy spent many of her days shopping, going to estate sales, and just chit chatting. Her greatest pleasure came while spending time with her family. The last advice she shared, "Be kind to each other and pray every day."
Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Gail Jens of Kiel, and Debra (Robert) Herberg of Sheboygan Falls; seven grandchildren, Sarah (Dennis) Macheel, Brian (Janel) Turkiewicz, Mark Jr. (Amber) Provencher, Michelle Provencher, Leah (Tony) Backhaus, and Kevin (Katie) Turkiewicz; thirteen great-grandchildren, Jerod (Brianna), Alexis, Aidan, Brooklin, Nevin, Maxwell, Enzo, Benjamin, Cody, Zander, Marcus, Zoey and Zara; one great-great grandchild, Wade; and one brother-in-law, Robert Jaworski. Dorothy is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, William; parents; mother and father-in-law, William and Eva Mae Gradt; daughter, Diane Provencher; sisters, Marcella Giese and Merry Jaworski; brother-in-law, Louis Giese; two sons-in-law, Mark Provencher Sr. and Tom Jens; grandson, Robert Provencher; and great-granddaughter, Angel Elston.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Suchon Funeral Home in Plymouth from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM; with a Funeral Service to follow at 1:00 PM. Father Philip Reifenberg will officiate. She will be laid to rest with her Husband at Woodlawn Cemetery in Plymouth.
The Suchon Funeral Home is assisting the family. For online condolences, please visit www.suchonfh.com.
Dorothy's family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Aurora Medical Center in Sheboygan and Sheboygan County Hospice.