Delores "Dottie" A. (Werner) Dietzman

Delores " Dottie" A. Dietzman passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 20th, 2025 at the Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff/Minocqua.

A memorial service for Dottie will take place on Thursday, October 30th, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Medford WI, with Pastor Daniel Iwinski officiating. Visitation will take place at the church from 9am until the time of the service at 11am. The burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery 2 with a lunch held at the church after the burial. 

Dottie was born on October 21st, 1928 to Herman and Minnie ( Haenel) Werner in the town of Chelsea WI. She was the 10th of 11 children. She was baptized on November 18th, 1928 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Whittlesey WI. She was confirmed on August 23rd, 1942. Dottie joined Immanuel Lutheran Church of Medford at the age of 17, and has been a lifelong member. She attended Medford area schools. She married the love of her life John Dietzman on October 23rd, 1949 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Dottie worked at Hoffman's Ben Franklin before her marriage and in later years part time after retiring from farming. With her husband John, they operated a dairy farm and a mink ranch in the town of Medford. Dottie was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Medford and Ladies of Immanuel.

She enjoyed many years of bowling, especially with her sisters, nieces and special friends. Dottie was still playing cards 5 days before her passing. We are so thankful for the wonderful group of card playing ladies. As a grandparent, Dottie loved every minute she could with her grandchildren. From "watching over them", attending school events, to watching their athletic games. From 2020-2024 she attended many baseball and football games. Since residing at County Gardens, Dottie enjoyed the many visits from family and friends. The staff at Country Gardens took wonderful care of her, with many becoming very special to her. 

She will be dearly missed by her three children; Debi (Jim) Seefeld of Medford, David Dietzman of Athens, Steve Dietzman of Medford and former daughter-in-law Tina Dietzman of Holcombe. Five grandchildren; Anthony (Kelly) Zarins of Dorchester, Donovan (significant other Melissa) Dietzman of Eau Claire, Hanna (Jake) Wicks of Medford, Caleb (Fiancée Kendal Laher) Dietzman of Chippewa Falls and Max Dietzman of Riverfalls. Four Great Grandchildren; Ethan, Elizabeth and Emmaleigh Dietzman of Eau Claire and Rukh Wicks of Medford. One Sister-in-law; Rosie Werner of Medford and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Dottie was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Minnie Werner, Loving husband John in 2000, all 10 of her brothers and sisters. Harold, Ruth Frischman, Leona Krug, Pearl Mildbrand, Milton, Eddie, Lauretta Multerer, Lenora Mayer, Leon and younger brother Bobby in September 2025. 

Memorials may be directed to Little Lamb Child Care or Immanuel Lutheran Church. Hemer-Pickerign Funeral and Cremation services of Medford is serving the family.

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