Dolores A Deutscher

BELLEVILLE-Dolores A. (Grebel) “Tootie” Deutscher, age 89, of Belleville, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. She was born on Oct. 12, 1929, in Janesville, the daughter of Harold and Bessie (Bienash) Stark. Dolores graduated from Madison East High School in 1947. While in high school she was a drum majorette. She married Robert Grebel on Sept. 4, 1948, and he preceded her in death on July 6, 1988. She started working for her dad at Roy’s Transfer right after graduating in bookkeeping until 1986, when they sold the business. She also worked as a bookkeeper for her husband, Bob at Grebel Electric. After they retired, she and Bob opened Carousel Crafts located on the Northside of Madison. She enjoyed bowling with her mom, and fishing with her dad, grandpa and family throughout the years. She was a member of Alpha Sigma Sorority for many years. On Feb. 22, 1992, Dolores married Robert C. Deutscher. They purchased a home in Arizona and enjoyed being snowbirds for many years. They also liked dancing, stained glass, and crafts. In July of 1994, she was blessed to be able to have a heart transplant and was able to continue her active lifestyle. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and baking. Dolores is survived by daughter, Barbara (William) Michaelis; daughter-in-law, Jan Grebel; step-son, Robert (Irene) Deutscher Jr.; grandchildren, Jessica (Brett) Huebner, Melissa (Steve) Willer, Kimberly and Christina Michaelis, and Joshua and Jacqueline Grebel; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Pamela Grebel; son, Jeffrey Grebel; and both husbands, Robert Grebel and Robert Deutscher. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or to Agrace HospiceCare. The family wishes to thank the staff of Brookdale and Agrace HospiceCare for all of their wonderful care and support given to Dolores. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive 608-221-5420