Dorothy A. Yaeger

Dorothy A. Yaeger, 93, of Wittenberg, died on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born on Aug. 28, 1928, in Eland, the daughter of Werner and Laura (Buss) Wolfinger. On July 8, 1950, Dorothy was united in marriage to John Yaeger in Birnamwood. He preceded her in death on Dec. 11, 1993. Dorothy was employed at the Eland Post Office for some time and then became a stay-at-home mother to raise her family. In her later years, she was proud to be able to work at Wagner Shell in Wittenberg. Dorothy enjoyed her time there visiting with people and was a great ambassador to the company until her retirement in 2020. Dorothy was very active in her community and church and was a poll worker in the village of Wittenberg for many years. She also spent many Friday’s volunteering at Homme Home, taking many residents to Mass. She was an avid sports enthusiast and was the scorekeeper for the Eland BABA baseball team for many years. She enjoyed the Milwaukee Brewers, Marquette Golden Eagles, Milwaukee Bucks and NASCAR and attended many games and races throughout the years. Dorothy was a very kind and generous person and would often help individuals or families without them knowing. Dorothy loved and cherished her family and enjoyed the family get-togethers and adventures. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dorothy is survived by her children, John (Patricia) Yaeger, Joel Yaeger, Mary (Tim) Dorin, Melissa Wagner, Peter (Leslie) Yaeger, Paul (Cindy) Yaeger, Catherine Yaeger, Peggy (Gene) Gretzlock, Polly (Scott) Zyduck, Julie (Dan) Stewart, Amy Radtke and Matthew Yaeger; 27 grandchildren, Jeff, Alexandra, Rylie, Sean, Charlie, Michael, Amanda, Abby, Emma, Meghan, Carly, Claudia, Manuela, Kaden, Molly, Isaiah, Malery, Calleb, Lydiah, Jacey, Jack, Simon, Johnny, Kit, Matthew, Adam and Elizabeth; 28 great-grandchildren; one sister, Joyce Sharon; brother-in-law, Dave Norrbom; and many special nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband; parents; daughters, Laura and Ann in infancy; son-in-law, Howard Wagner; grandsons, Dustin Yaeger and David Yaeger; siblings and in-laws, Alice (“Shorty”) Steebs, Kay Norrbom, Jim (Charlotte) Yaeger and Robert Sharon. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Holy Family St. William Catholic Church in Wittenberg. The Very Rev. John Girotti and the Rev. Matthew Settle will concelebrate. Burial will take place in Forest Home Cemetery in Wittenberg. Visitation will be held at Schmidt and Schulta Funeral Home on Thursday, beginning at 4 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will then continue on Friday from 9-10:30 a.m. at the funeral home prior to the Mass at church. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.