Obit: Lueschow, Dorothy A. #2 (1937 - 2008)
Contact: R. Lipprandt
Email: bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Grieser, Hagen, Leffel, Lueschow, Passehl, Steiner, Syron, Viegut

----Source: The Record - Review (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI), Wednesday, November 26, 2008, Online Edition

Lueschow, Dorothy A. "Dort" (Viegut) (July 24, 1937 - November 17, 2008)

Dorothy A. "Dort" Lueschow, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at her home.

She was born on July 24, 1937, in the Town of Wien, Marathon County, the daughter of Elmer and Mayme (Hagen) Viegut. Dorothy was baptized and confirmed at St. John's ELC, Highway N, Edgar. She graduated from Stratford High School in 1955.

Dorothy married James Lueschow on Jan. 19, 1957, in the Town of Wien. She and Jim started Air Foam Cleaners, a carpet and furniture cleaning business in June 1972, in Madison and later added a janitorial service. In 1989, they sold the carpet/furniture business and continued on with DJ's cleaning, a janitorial and maid service. Dorothy also worked for Sears Home Life from 1989 until 2002.

She loved spending time with her family, friends and their pets. Dorothy is survived by her son, Dennis (Sue) Lueschow and their children, Shane and Kristi, Green Bay; her daughter, Sarah Lueschow, Milwaukee; a brother, Richard (Verna) Viegut, Rhinelander; four sisters-in-law, Caroline Passehl, Edgar, Shirley Lueschow, Cresco, Iowa, Carol Viegut, Wausau, and Joanne Viegut, Marathon; step brother-in-law, Leonard Leffel, Fenwood; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; her parents; two infant sons, Michael and Douglas; three sisters, Karen Syron, Darlene Grieser and Lucille Steiner; and two brothers, Bob and Dave Viegut.

Funeral services were held at GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5701 Raymond Road, Madison, on Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, with the Rev. Sheryl Erickson presiding. Visitation was at the church. Private burial was at Sunset Memory Gardens.

Memorials may be made to U. W. Cardiology Department. Mom, you are finally at peace.

Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Centers, 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420

 

 


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