Dorothy Agnes Winkowski

Dorothy Agnes Winkowski passed away in Wausau on July 4, 2010 at the age of 91. Daughter of Louis and Gladys (nee Sullivan) Rondeau, she was born in Hurley, WI, on September 16, 1918 and is survived by her devoted husband of 69 years, David Andrew Winkowski of Weston. Dorothy was a loving mother and grandmother whose crowning achievement was the legacy she left with David through their four surviving children, 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Her children include: daughter, Mary Kay Ehlers and husband, Michael of Wausau; son, David O. Winkowski and wife Lana of Concord NC; daughter, Janet Balyeat and husband, Thomas of Ironwood, MI; and daughter, Amy DeBoer and husband, William of Stuttgart, Germany. Dorothy is also survived by 5 grandaughters: Heidi Cude and husband Russ, Lynn Haven Fl; Dr. Sally Ehlers and husband Dr. Atul Thakker of Centralia WA; Elizabeth Kornblum of Brunswick, Maryland; Molly Milski and husband, Martin of New Holstein, WI; Jaimee Thomas and husband, Marvin of Hurley, WI; and 6 grandsons: Michael Ehlers, Jr. and wife Susan of Oilmont, MT; David O. Winkowski Jr and wife Katie of Wethersfield, Connecticut ; Daniel Winkowski of Long Beach, California; Andrew Gregor, Esq of San Diego CA; Max Gregor of San Diego CA; Captain James Scoville and wife, Gillian of Colorado Springs, CO. Dorothy and David also have 18 great-grandchildren: David Stadler, James and Peter Cude; Jacob Ehlers-Uber; Benjamin, Cassius, Rachel and Paul Ehlers; Nathaniel, Emily, Luke and Nicholas Milski; Megan, Alex and Spencer Kornblum; Lydia Winkowski; Isabella and Adrian Scoville. Dorothy is also survived by her sister, Nancy Larscheid and husband, Peter of Mequon, WI. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents, Gladys, and Louis Roundeau and brother, Owen Rondeau, who died in 1965 Dorothy was a devoted aunt to Owen's surviving children, Jeanine Bauer and Husband, Dean, of Grafton Wi, Louis Rondeau and wife, Joan of Slinger, WI, and William Rondeau and wife, Grace, of St. Francis, WI. Dorothy grew up in Shorewood, WI, and attended Shorwood High School and Marquette University, where she excelled in math and science. On May 31, 1941, she married David Winkowski, a Marquette graduate who was born in Bessemer, MI. They were married in Kahoka, MO . Shortly after their marriage, Dorothy followed her husband to Indian Town Gap, Pennsylvania, where she served as an Army wife during World War II. The Winkowskis returned to Shorewood in 1946 where they lived for over 60 years, until moving to Wausau in 1999. Throughout her life, Dorothy was an avid bridge player, shopping maven and loyal Packer fan. She had an industrious career as an antique dealer. She was a former member of the Marquette Association of University Women, Colonial Dames of the XVII Century and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a member of St. Michael's Parish and former member of St. Robert's. Dorothy's talent for interior design and style allowed her to create very beautiful interiors with antiques in her homes thereby creating memories her family will forever cherish. Dorothy had an unsurpassed eye for a deal as she knew fine things and how to arrange. Dorothy dressed with feminine and classic hats and coats. Elegant and stylish, she was also humble, loving, exceedingly honest and down to earth with a great love for others and tolerance of all. She taught her children to just use basic common sense when making life's decisions. She was classy. Dorothy was a mentally sharp, strong, wife, mother and grandmother until her slow decline into senile dementia the last six years of her life. One of Dorothy's great joys was identifying and relishing unexpected connections between family, friends and acquaintances. Love overcame her recent disabilities in that she always recognized and cherished visits from her very loving brood. David's devotion and endurance in caring for his wife of 69 years as she became ill was a true love story that will forever inspire her legacy of those of us who love her much more than could ever be decribed in this obituary. The memorial mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2010 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. Rev. William Grevatch will preside. Friends may call Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com