Delores “Dee” M. Stanke (Heisler), 86, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston, WI.
She was born March 16, 1935 in Wausau, to the late William and Regina (Golomski) Heisler. On August 27, 1955 Dee married August A Stanke. He preceded her in death in May 2015.
Dee managed her own store, Dee’s Toddler Towne in Wausau for many years. She also enjoyed playing cards with her family. Her favorite thing was being up north at the cottage. Dee enjoyed going rummage sale shopping and finding a deal. She also liked the casino and playing bingo.
Dee was a proud mother to four sons, Guy (Victoria) Stanke, Blain (Tammy) Stanke, Keith (Deborah) Stanke and Rory Stanke. She has seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She is survived by three brothers, Richard (Gladys) Heisler, Jerry (MaryAnne) Heisler and Eugene (Diane) Heisler.
Dee was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Heisler and sister, Irene Sliwicki.
Dee always energized a room. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Eagles Club in Wausau WI. Private burial services will be at Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King, WI at a later date.
Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Avenue, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com
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