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1925
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Wilma Dziuk Obituary
Foley
July 14, 1925 - Feb. 19, 2011
Wilma Dziuk, age 85, of Foley, died Saturday, February 19, 2011 at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at First Presbyterian Church, Foley. The Rev. Allen Jergenson will officiate. Burial will be in the Ronneby Riverside Cemetery, Ronneby.
Friends may call from 4 to 9 Tuesday at the Foley Funeral Home in Foley and 1 hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Prayer services will be at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by the Foley Funeral Home.
Wilma Dziuk was born July 14, 1925 in Grantsburg, WI to Walter and Esther (Ketcham) Freude. Wilma graduated from Foley High School in 1943 after which she attended business college in St. Cloud. Wilma's first job was working for the FBI in Washington, DC. as a fingerprint analyst. Wilma then moved back to Foley and worked at Hall's Mercantile. She then moved to Chicago to work as a riveter in the Douglas Aircraft Factory where she worked on transport planes. Wilma moved to Fairbanks, Alaska to work as a secretary for the US Air Force. While in Alaska, Wilma flew to Point Barrow, the farthest point north in the United States. After leaving Alaska, Wilma moved to New York City where she lived in what is known as Hell's Kitchen. While there she worked on Madison Avenue in the advertising department of the Coca-Cola Bottling Co. She moved back to Foley and worked for the Morgan Flaherty Law Office as a secretary and also served as a clerk for Benton Co., Selective Service during the Korean War. Wilma married Rodney Dzuik on June 1, 1953 at First Presbyterian Church and worked with Rodney and his sister, Bertha at the Foley Rexall Drug until their retirement in 1985. Wilma was active in the church and was involved in the Lioness and the Better Business Bureau. She enjoyed puzzles, bird watching and reading.
She is survived by her sons and daughters; Jenny (Jake) Bauerly, Sauk Rapids; Jason (Barb), Foley; Margaret (Dan) Hayes, Pierz; Thad (Cathy), Duluth; Jonathon (Maggie), Houston, Tx, 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, sister-in-law, Gwen Freude, Bemidji and brother-in-law, David Dziuk, Alexandria.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Rodney, February 7, 2001 and brother, Dan.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wilma Dziuk
Maxine Moore
March 10, 2011
To Wilma's family; I am a First cousin from Unionville, MI, and I haven't seen
Wilma since I was a little girl. Wil was about 3 years older than I, but My mother, Leona Harmon was from Grantsburg, and we made many trips to
see her family. I am a keeper of the
family geneology, and it's always good
to keep the records currant. So sorry
to the family.
February 28, 2011
My sympathies to the Dziuk family--Rod and Wil were a lot of fun to be around.
Drew (Andy) Nelson
Friendswood TX
Nina Latterell
February 27, 2011
My prayers and hugs to all her family. She was a fascinating woman who was a great example to everyone who knew her!
Harry & Anna Marie Herbst
February 23, 2011
Wilma will always have a special place in our heart! Childhood memories of Wilma, so many; bonfires, fun treehouse parties, making popsicles, the Jerry Lewis (Danny Thomas) fundraiser parties that she organized in her back yard, to name a few. She was alot of FUN! In later years, enjoyed Wilma's company at Mom's; her intelligence that included a great sense of humor along with her wonderful laugh! She had a gift to inspire! Lastly, I remember her for how much she cared! God Bless Her!!
Love to you ALL ...
Harry & Anna (Garceau) Herbst
Litchfield Minnesota
Harry & Anna Marie Herbst
February 23, 2011
Wilma will always have a special place in our heart! Childhood memories of Wilma, so many; bonfires, fun treehouse parties, making popsicles, the Jerry Lewis (Danny Thomas) fundraiser parties that she organized in her back yard, to name a few. She was alot of FUN! In later years, enjoyed Wilma's company at Mom's; her intelligence that included a great sense of humor along with her wonderful laugh! She had a gift to inspire! Lastly, I remember her for how much she cared! God Bless Her!!
Love to you ALL.
Harry & Anna (Garceau) Herbst
Litchfield Minnesota
Mike & Amy Bauman
February 22, 2011
Wow, after reading about her life in the paper no wonder she was always so interesting. Enjoyed playing in the back yard when we were kids. Our sympathy to the entire family.
Mike & Amy (Latterell) Bauman
Marshfield Wisconsin
Dana Christensen
February 21, 2011
Wilma was very interesting to talk to and I enjoyed the few conversations we had. Her adventures were fascinating to learn about. She was a true independent woman! She will be missed greatly. With much love...
Beth Dziuk
February 21, 2011
I Love you Grandma! You will be missed! Give Grandpa hugs for me!
Linda Gall
February 21, 2011
Wilma was truly a "unique" gal. We shared some great conversations, bowling, and golf over the years; and I treasured the friendship we shared. She was an interesting person, well read and always willing to share. I will miss her but believe she is at peace. Our deepest sympathy to her children and grandchildren. Would defintely be at the service, but we are out of town. Love & Peace.
LInda & Jerry Gall
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