Obit: Schlais, Doris Jean (1928? - 2015)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Brahmer, Dassow, Gebauer, Kieliszewski, Preuss, Schlais, Shiroma, Williams, Willner

----Source: The Star News (Medford, WI) 6/04/2015

Schlais, Doris Jean (Gebauer) (1928? - 27 MAY 2015)

Doris Jean Schlais (Nee Gebauer) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, at the age of 87.

Beloved wife of Henry “Gene” Schlais, for 68 years. Devoted mother of Terry (Susie), Wendy (Rick Kieliszewski) Williams, Mike, Kathy (Wes) Shiroma, Dan, Joe’l (Karen), John (Helena), Jayne (Fred) Preuss, and Jim (Joni). Grandmother of 22 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Mil (Bill) Dassow, Loretta (Aaron) Brahmer, Marie (Albert) Willner, Frank, Jr. (Darlene), Ray (Brenda), Norman (Ann), Henry (Myrtle) and Arthur; daughter, Helen Schlais; son-in-law, Paul Williams; daughter-in-law, Donna Schlais, and granddaughters, Amy Schlais and Becky Schlais. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Services were held in New Berlin. Memorial service and interment in Medford, at a later date.

Wisconsin is losing their #1 sports fan. She was a rabid Braves, Brewers, and Packers fan. She loved bowling, Sizzling 7s slots, and spending times with her children and grandchildren. Doris was born and raised in the Rib Lake area.

Krause Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 12401 W. National Ave., New Berlin 53151, 262-786-8009, www.krausefuneralhome.com, serving the family.

Note: Birth information was not published with obituary.