Doris Ruth Hodge

1935 - 2021

Doris Ruth Keller Hodge, age 86, died November 5, 2021, at Aurora Hospital after a stroke. She was born in Milwaukee, WI July 31, 1935, to Ruth (nee Schieffelbein) and Walter Keller. She received a BA in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1956, and married William "Bill" Hodge September 15, 1957. They spent several happy years living in New Mexico as he did anthropological research with Native Americans. Doris taught high school English for several years in Massachusetts, and later returned to Milwaukee when Bill took a job with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Doris and Bill moved to Oshkosh with their children in 1972. She was an avid reader, bridge player, and gardener. As the children grew older Doris started work as a secretary for Wisconsin Tissue Mills, where she enjoyed the people and learning the ins and outs of business. She retired as administrative assistant to the head of Purchasing in 2007.

She is survived by her brother John Keller, daughter Shoshana Keller (spouse Deborah Reichler) of New Hartford, NY, sons Matthew Hodge and Peter Hodge (spouse Chanda Anderson) of Oshkosh, and three grandchildren: Emily Noffke (spouse Ben), Madison Hodge (partner Sam Smith), and Christina Hodge. Doris is preceded in death by her husband, William; and her parents.

A private service is being held.


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