Dorothy J. (Krueger) Wiesman

Dorothy J. Wiesman, 87, Wausau, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.

She was born August 24, 1936 in Wausau, daughter of the late Paul and Anna (Butt) Krueger.  On May 21, 1960, she married Wilbert “Bert” Wiesman in Iowa.  He preceded her in death on March 22, 1995.

For 43 years, Dorothy worked at Marathon Electric in Wausau until her retirement at age 62.  Some of her favorite pastimes included cooking and flower gardening, winning several Garden of the Month awards.  She also enjoyed her monthly lunch gatherings with some of her school friends that she kept in touch with all these years. 

Later in life, Dorothy had two dogs “Benji” and “Maya” who she loved dearly.

Survivors include, seven children, Mark (Debbie) Woller, Perry Wiesman, Lorrie Leaf, John Wiesman, Tracy (Tony) Pupp, Steve (Debbie) Wiesman and Lee Wiesman; 13 grandchildren, Jason (Tiffany) Woller, Sarah (Noah) Dreikosen, Jared Wiesman, Callie Wiesman, Ariel Wiesman, Jessica Leaf, Cass (Jake) Glaser, Jacob Pupp, Nicholas Pupp, Zachary Wiesman, Brittany (Aaron) Ullmer, Chelsey Wiesman and Casey Wiesman; two great-grandchildren, Leia Woller and Kinsley Doll; one sister, Viola Brunow; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and husband, Bert, she was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Jill Wiesman; and four brothers, Bennie Krueger, who just passed away on March 22, 2024, and Jimmy, Raymond and Melvin Krueger.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau.  Rev. James Mayland will officiate.  Entombment will be in the Memorial Chapel Mausoleum, Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau.  Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. 

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, especially the Palliative Care Unit and the staff at Aspirus Hospice House for the wonderful care and support for our Mom.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Wausau is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com