Joseph Dolan

1923 - 2016

Dolan, Joseph

Joseph J. Dolan, 92, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Stone Crest Residence in Wausau, Wisconsin, under the care of Interim Hospice and Palliative Care. Joseph was born on December 8, 1923 in DeWitt, Iowa to the late John and Ella (McGonegle) Dolan. He married Marjorie Long on September 30, 1944 in Cedar Rapids Iowa.

In 1955 Joe moved his wife and four children up to Wausau to start his new job at Drott Mfg Co. In time, three more children came along. Joe retired as Director of Purchasing from Drott Mfg/JI Case after 30 years with the company.

Joe was an avid golfer but his first love was baseball. He was honored to be appointed to the Cedar Rapids Softball Hall of Fame and Central Wisconsin Baseball Hall of Fame. For about 10 years, the Wisconsin Woodchucks annually awarded the Joe Dolan MVP trophy. He took pride in the fact that the 2003 recipient of this award was Ben Zobrist, the 2016 World Series MVP.

But his greatest joy and pride was his family. One of his favorite things was sitting in a room crowded with family and listening to the chatter. Dad/Grandpa will be missed deeply by all.

Joseph is survived by sons Daniel (Cindy Comer) Dolan and John (Laurie) Dolan; daughters Ann (John) Zientara, Mary (Scott) Kronenwetter, Jane Dolan, Lisa Dolan and Laura (Rich) Piacentini; brother Gerald (Cathy) Dolan; 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, John and Ella Dolan; wife, Marjorie Dolan; daughter-in-law Carol Rusch Dolan; 3 brothers and 3 sisters.

A memorial mass will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 11:00 at the Church of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, 621 N 2nd St., Wausau. Family will receive friends from 10:00 until the time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Newman Catholic Schools in Joseph's name. Brainard Funeral Home, Wausau, is assisting the family with arrangements.