Dorothy E. Dolezalek, 89, of Racine, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at home. She was born on August 18, 1932 in Racine, the daughter of Fred J. And Lena M. (NEE: Ferch) Gaulke. She married the late Joseph Dolezalek on May 9, 1953. Dorothy loved to spend her time outside gardening. She ran Anchor Bay Resort, worked for Hamilton Beach and Oster appliances, and Western Publishing throughout her working career. She enjoyed keeping her mind sharp and completing jigsaw puzzles. Dorothy will be dearly missed by her daughters Sandy Ludwigson, Brenda (Steve) Gaspar, Toni (Phil) Kavanagh, and Mindy (Ed) Zinthefer. She will also be missed by grandchildren James Worachek, Trevor Baker, Jolynn Zinthefer, Sammi Zinthefer, Andrew Zinthefer, and Luke Zinthefer, and great-grandchildren Owen, Robbie, and Evelyn. She is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Dorothy is predeceased by her parents Fred and Lena, husband Joseph, son Joseph R., granddaughter Bobbi Jo Baker, brother Robert Gaulke, and nephew Ted Morgenson. Funeral Services for Dorothy will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Strouf Funeral Home at 11 a.m. The family will receive guests on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial is private for the family per Dorothy’s wishes.
DOROTHY E. DOLEZALEK
There are no words to describe what I feel. With Mom, I have lost a huge part of me. And I miss snd love her so much!! She will always be in my heart and in my day to day activities.
I made a promise to Mom, that the hospice team helped me keep. They were there with kindness, professional help and compassion. I am very grateful to the Compassus team!! God has gained; my loss!
RIP Mom!💕⚘
I am very sad to hear about my good friend Dorothy. We have had many talks
together through out the years about our families, gardening & etc. She loved her
family, especially her four daughters, very much. She will be missed by so many
friends. Greatly missed especially by me.
I am saddened to lose such a special friend. Hug those around you closer. Dorothy was so special to us all. My condolences to all the family.
So sorry for your loss Brenda. Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family. Hugs…..
Brenda and family.. I am so sorry for your loss.May the Lord give you his strength and peace. Your Sister in Christ, Patrice Smukalla🙏
Brenda and Family…I am so sorry for your loss. May you have the strength of our Father and his peace. Your Sister in Christ. Patrice. Smukalla
To the family Dorothy,
I am so saddened to hear about your Mom. We go back many years ago; when I tended bar at Johnny O’s. Your Mom and Dad were so special to me. I am so happy I got to see your Mom in June when I was up there. I have been in Arkansas 29 years. I will surely miss stopping to see her, when I visit in Racine. May she now R.I. P. My sympathies!