Dorothy C. Brueser Berry
Dorothy C. Brueser Berry age 96 of Knapp, formerly of Franklin Wisconsin, died peacefully surrounded by her family, on Thursday May 19, 2016 at The Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie.
Dorothy was born March 7, 1920 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Matthew and Helen (Wick) Ditscheit. She grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Girls Technical High School in Milwaukee. While Dorothy was working at American Linen Supply she met and later married Ralph C. Brueser on June 10, 1944 in Milwaukee. After marriage they continued to make their home in Milwaukee and raise their family. After the death of her husband Ralph, Dorothy married a longtime friend, Bernard “Sam” Berry in 1990 and they resided in Franklin. Sam died in 1996. For health reasons Dorothy moved to Knapp in 2006 to be closer to her daughters. For the past year she has been a resident of The Neighbors of Dunn County.
Dorothy was a great homemaker and enjoyed her family and extended family.
Dorothy is survived by her two daughters, Karen Douglas and Mary (Bob) Allison, both of Knapp. One granddaughter, Katie Allison of Knapp; a loving sister, Marilyn (Emery) Verish of Wauwatosa; a brother, Bob Ditscheit of Milwaukee, several nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Ralph Brueser and Bernard Berry, two brothers, Harvey and Harlo Ditscheit.
The family would like thank Dr. Hank Simpson and Dr. Sridhar Thirumalai and the entire staff at the Red Cedar Lodge of The Neighbors of Dunn County for the wonderful compassionate care that was given to Dorothy.
Funeral services will be 11:30 AM Wednesday May 25, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Menomonie with Revs. Thomas Krieg and Rev. James Kurzynski officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Wisconsin Memorial Park in Milwaukee.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.