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1943
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2025
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Milrae Dittmar Obituary
Milrae was born Aug. 26, 1943, at Broken Bow, to Isaac and Ada (Martin) Mason.
Milrae grew up in Oconto and graduated from Oconto High School in 1961.
She was married to Darl "Butch" Dittmar later that year onOct. 15, 1961. The couple lived in North Platte for a few years before returning to Oconto.
Milrae worked at the Callaway District Hospital as a nurse's aide and was an EMT for many years.
She babysat the neighbors' children while raising her own family.
Milrae later worked for the Farmers' Bank at Oconto for 24 years until her retirement.
Milrae was a member of the Oconto United Methodist Church and was very active in the Oconto Community.
She had many hobbies, including crocheting, quilting, knitting, making barn quilts and baking. Just a few years ago, Milrae made quilts for all her children and grandchildren. She also made wedding cakes.
Milrae loved to have a garden and do canning. She enjoyed making wonderful meals and hosting her entire family. There was always enough food to feed an army.
Milrae is survived by her husband Butch of Oconto; children - Olinda (Brian) Berg of Oconto, Kent Dittmar of Oconto, Brian (Susan) Dittmar of Sumner, Brent (Brenda) Dittmar of Oconto, and Justin (Brandi) Dittmar of Sumner; ten grandchildren - Kyle Berg, Kurt Berg, Cerina Carlson, Elizabeth Romero, Stetson Dittmar, Mikayla Heath, Kasie Bostock, Lindsey Dittmar, Bailey Dittmar and Gatlin Dittmar; 13 great-grandchildren; sister Isla (Dwight) Royle of Amherst; and brother Keith (Cherilyn) Mason of Litchfield.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Deloris Neth; and two brothers - Marvin and Gene Mason.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 10:30 a.m. at the Oconto Community Center with Pastor Ryan Findley officiating.
Burial was in the Oconto Cemetery.
Visitation with family and receiving friends was Tuesday 5-7 p.m. at the Oconto Community Center.
Memorials are suggested to the Oconto EMT.
Govier Brothers Mortuary was in charge of the arrangements.
Words of encouragement and remembrance can be left at www.govierbrothers.com
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