Obit: Ramberg, Dolores P. (1921 - 2011)

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Surnames: Ramberg, Rogalski, Langiewicz, Zebro, Sleznikow, Wolowik, Rhode, Rixford, Peterson, Frese

----Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 02/25/2011

Ramberg, Dolores P. (6 SEP 1921 - 23 FEB 2011)

WITHEE -- Dolores Patricia Ramberg, 89, of Withee passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at the Clark County Health Care Center in Owen.

She was born Sept. 6, 1921, to Alex and Eva (Rogalski) Langiewicz, in Thorp. Dolores served as a staff sergeant in the Army from 1942 to 1945 during World War II.

She later married Donald Ramberg, the love of her life, on June 26, 1948. After the marriage, the couple settled on the home farm in Thorp, and in 1957, they bought a farm in Withee, where they raised their four children. Dolores also worked at the Clark County Health Care Center and later drove school bus for the Owen-Withee School District.

She learned and enjoyed playing accordion. Dolores and her sisters started a Polka band called "The Lang Sisters" where they often played at dance halls throughout the area. Dolores enjoyed playing horse shoes, cards, fishing and camping.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and visiting with friends.

Survivors include her four children, Lois (Ray) Zebro of Kalispell, Mont., Rhonda (Dale) Sleznikow of Withee, Mark (Linda) Ramberg of Granton and Scott (Barb) Ramberg of Withee; her grandchildren, Greg (Lisa) Zebro, Ryan (Rachel) Zebro and Michelle Rice, all of Kalispell, Mont., Sara (Chris) Warren of Marshfield, David (Jodi) Sleznikow of Colby, Charlie (Michelle) Ramberg of Neillsville, Katelyn Sleznikow of Withee and Tom (Heather) Wolowik of Madison; 15 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews; her siblings Clairece (Russell) Rhode of Withee, Alex (Loretta) Langiewicz of Withee, Henrietta Harder of Minn., Richie (Bunny) Langiewicz of Stanley, Eve (Rex) Rixford of Sheboygan Falls, Audrey (Bill) Peterson of Stanley and Joan (Roger) Frese of Withee.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ramberg; a sister, Leona Lato; and brothers, Adam and Valentine Langiewicz.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, at Saint Paul's Lutheran Church in Curtiss, with the Pastor Kris Bjerke-Ulliman officiating.