Dorothy R. Volker

April 02, 1922 - July 09, 2018

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MIDDLETON-Dorothy Ruth Volker, age 96, of Middleton, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on April 2, 1922, in West Middleton, the daughter of Elmer and Clara Dahlk. Dorothy married Bruce F. Volker on Sept. 5, 1940, in Dubuque, Iowa. She was a lifetime member of West Middleton Lutheran Church and several Veteran's Women's Auxiliaries. Dorothy participated in multiple bridge clubs and loved quilting. She was an avid Brewers, Packers and Badgers football and basketball fan. Dorothy loved her family and watching all of her grandchildren's activities. She is survived by her children, Barb Hanson, John (Mary) Volker, Doug (Karen) Volker, Bill (Mary) Volker, Beth (Bill) Brown and Fred (Colleen) Volker; brother, Robert Dahlk; 19 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce; parents, Elmer and Clara; and brothers, Eldon, Norman, and Lyle Dahlk. Funeral services will be held at WEST MIDDLETON LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3763 Pioneer Rd., Verona, at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 13, 2018, with Bonita Vize, Interim Pastor presiding. Burial will be held at Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be gifted in Dorothy’s name to West Middleton Lutheran Church. Special thanks to Agrace Residential Hospice for making the last months of mom's life special. “Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God; thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.” Psalm 143:10. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care 7435 University Ave 608-831-6761

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Steve Hanson

Other • 8 years ago

Remembering a lot of special times but specifically September 28, 2000 when Grandma and I hopped in my Honda Civic (not very grandma like) and headed down to Milwaukee for the last Brewers game ever played at County Stadium. We had to park up in the hills in a grassy area across from a cemetery about a mile from the stadium but that didn't faze Grandma in the least. After having our own tailgate party including a couple of Miller Lites we started the trek over to the stadium. As everyone knows Grandma loved the Brewers so what's a little hike if you can watch a good baseball game at the end of it? To be honest I don't even remember who won or lost but I do remember we stayed until the final out and then some which is not my usual M.O.. At the end of the game we stayed for another good hour while the Brewers introduced all of the past stars that had spent their playing days in Milwaukee including Hank Aaron, Robin Yount and many, many others. Grandma seemed like a kid in a candy store and loved every minute of it. Of course we still had to walk back to the car and make the long drive back home but the day was already more than worth it! Love you Grandma! Steve

Deb Bollig