Delores Lane Amacher

SUN PRAIRIE - Delores L. (Reed) Amacher went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, at Hyland Crossing. She was born on Sept. 3, 1930, in Minocqua, WI the daughter of Clifford and Agnes (Frisk) Reed. Delores graduated from Tomahawk High School and later, Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, Madison, WI. She was a member of the Methodist School of Nursing Alumni Association. She was married to the love of her life and best friend, Ernest R. "Ernie" Amacher, for 57 years. Delores had a large family, which was the most important part of her life. She enjoyed spending time outdoors with Ernie and taking care of the home and the family. Her love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was immeasurable. Delores was a wonderful mother and friend to her six daughters. She will be dearly missed. Delores is survived by six daughters, Wanda (Jeff) Olson, Sheree (Steve) Johnson, Christi Beaver, Merry (Brian) Barlow, Audrey (Dave) Falck and Judy (Jim) Housel; 16 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Donald (Beverly) Amacher; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ernie; son-in-law, Taylor Beaver III; brother, Clifford Reed; sister-in-law, Lynn Reed, and step-dad, Stuart McCoy. A family gathering to celebrate her life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hyland Crossings Activities or Alzheimers Association. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420