Doris “Dode” L. Schrantz age 93 of Menomonie, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 9, 2016 at The Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie.

Dode was born September 8, 1922 at home in Spring Valley to Joseph and Julia (Bjorson) Peterson and grew up in the Spring Valley Community.  She married Clarence Anthony “Tony” Schrantz on February 27, 1940.  Together they farmed in Elk Mound for 37 years.  In 1977 they sold their farm and moved to Eau Claire.  Tony passed away January 18, 1978, less than one year after he retired.

Dode enjoyed being active.  She was an active member of the Dunn County Elk Meadow Homemakers Club for 73 years.  She loved this group and made many lifelong friends.  Dode was also involved with the Menomonie Head Start Program.  She loved reading books to the young children to which she was lovingly known as “Grandma Dodo”.

Dode had a great passion for poetry.  She wrote for self-enjoyment, for gifts, and some where published in Poetica Grandma-tica, a book of, about, and by Grandmothers of the Chippewa Valley.

She was an advocate for the elderly.  She had her first paying job at the age of 81 for the Office on Aging and also rode the DET bus, assisting riders.  Advocating for people waiting for and using the bus, she was given the title “bench lady” for her part in having additional benches placed throughout Menomonie.

Dode is survived by her seven children, Vicki Hudson, Jackie (Larry) Tubbs, Anthony (Judy) Schrantz, Steven (Kathy) Schrantz, Samuel (Debbie) Schrantz, Mary Crowley and Michael Schrantz; 24 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Clarence “Tony”, and siblings, Walter, Ione, Mary Ellen, and Elaine.

Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday June 14, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elk Mound with Rev .Joseph Nakwah officiating.  Burial will take place in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM to the time of the services at the church on Tuesday.

Condolences

1. Judy and Larry Stafsholt June 13, 2016, at 1:41pm

   Sorry for your loss. Never met Your mom,but we know she had to be great.

2. Nadine Schuh June 13, 2016, at 10:51am

   Judy and family, So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom and mom in law. We prayed for her at our Rock Falls Parish.

3. Dan Turner June 13, 2016, at 3:23am

   My sincere sympathy~Dode added so much to life to everyone, especially glad I was able to meet her through the Elmood Senior Citizen Housing complex as I worked there

4. Patricia Walker June 11, 2016, at 10:11pm

   Dode was a great lady! Enjoyed talking to her! It seemed she always had a story to tell! Certainly full of life and ready for an Adventure !

5. Linda McRae June 11, 2016, at 8:42pm

   My Godmother. When I spoke with her at Mom's funeral I joked "so I guess this means I need to come live with you now." She didn't get the joke; perhaps she long ago forgot that commitment she and Tony made to my Mom and Dad at my baptism nearly 29 years ago. :-| Yes, 29. She has always had a special place in my heart and made me smile. In recent years on those rare occasions I met her she was always sure to pass along a message from Mike and I presume passed mine back.

   To all of you, if not now, soon I hope a smile appears on your face as you think of her and your Dad.

   Many Hugs,

   Linda

6. Michael Hoover June 11, 2016, at 3:59pm

   I first met Tony/Dode/Mike Schrantz at their farm when I was tagging along with Pat Shannon as a young boy. They were very friendly as they chatted with Pat and treated me like a friend. After they moved to Eau Claire I would visit Mike and she would always engage me in conversation and always shared with me a glimpse of her faith. God bless you Dode as I'm convinced he welcomed you Home, and my Condolences to your Family in your passing on.
   Michael Hoover

7. SALLY ZIMMERMAN June 11, 2016, at 11:52am

   I am so sorry to learn of Dode's death. I have so many fond memories of her. She was a kid at heart. When we were in high school she joined us so often as a chaperone and also just as a mom who wanted to be with us. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.
   Sally Zimmerman

8. Jeri opland June 11, 2016, at 9:35am

   You will be missed by so many. Your love and infectious smile will always be remembered. I'm so honored that I got to know you.

9. Joe Peterson June 11, 2016, at 8:24am

   My sincere condolences to the family of Dode Schrantz. Dode was an amazing lady. I knew her as a kid growing up in Elk Mound. She and her husband, Tony, were great friends of my brother, Les Peterson.
   I'm sure Dode will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.

10. Betty Heltne June 11, 2016, at 7:57am

    Our prayers and sympathy to all of the family. Dode and Tony were good friends of my parents, Donald and Marvelyn Dean.

11. Linda Brenden June 11, 2016, at 7:18am

    Keeping your family in my prayers as you mourn the loss of such a vibrant & beautiful woman. Anyone who met Dode Schrantz didn't forget her, as she was interested & welcoming to everyone.

12. Eleanor Stahlbusch Brewer June 11, 2016, at 7:07am

    Intelligent, beautiful, creative, effervescent, friendly and totally fun. Heaven is getting a wonderful woman. Hope everyone there is ready for all the activity. Condolences to family here on earth.

13. Lisa McIntyre June 10, 2016, at 3:40pm

    My prayers and thoughts are with the Schrantz family.

    
    Lisa

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