Dolores Ruby Larsen, 89, Oconto Falls, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Dolores was born on July 18, 1924, in Oconto Falls to the late Oliver and Louise (Pipgrass) Framness.
She graduated from Gillett High School and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a degree in upper elementary education. Dolores taught in rural schools, the last 19 years in the Pulaski school system.
On May 28, 1945, she married Harold Buchholz in Las Vegas, Nev. Harold preceded her in death in 1971. On Dec. 4, 1976, Dolores married Delbert Larsen. Delbert preceded her in death in 1999.
Dolores was a lifetime member of Bethel Lutheran Church, Oconto Falls, and was very active in church functions and activities. She had many hobbies throughout life, such as traveling, gardening, crafts and, most importantly, spending time with her family.
Dolores is survived by four daughters, Barbara (Robert) Wolf, Oconto Falls, Sandra (Ed) Bush, Greenville, Carolyn Mosal, Pueblo, Colo., and Cynthia (Terry) Wallace, Berlin; two sisters, Gloria Zenk, Pulcifer, and Opal Cartier, Green Bay; four stepchildren, Sharon (John) James, Washington, Gary (Betty) Larsen, Stoughton, Randy Larsen, Denmark, and Lana (Tim) McCarthy, Sun Prairie. She is further survived by nine grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Preceding Dolores in death were two brothers, Vernon and Elwood Framness, and a sister, Beverly Natzke.
Friends and family called Saturday, May 31, at Bethel Lutheran Church, N6955 County Road BB, Oconto Falls, from 9-11 a.m. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Bill Gruenstern officiating. Burial took place at Bethel Lutheran Cemetery following the funeral service. A luncheon followed.
Kuehl Funeral Home, 920-855-2144, assisted the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church.
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