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- Dorothy Cole Casey, age 97, passed away October 3, 2013 in Mesa, Arizona, where she spent the last several years living close to her family. She was 97.
Dorothy was born Oct. 7, 1915, in Plymouth, the daughter of Edwin and Martha Larson. She married Eugene H. Cole Sr. of Elkhart Lake in 1940 and the couple took up residence in Oshkosh. Dorothy became the Executive Director of the American Red Cross Oshkosh Chapter and held that position for many years. She was a dynamic force in expanding the Oshkosh Chapter and representing it and surrounding areas on the National Level.
Dorothy was very active in her women's groups, card clubs, and served on many boards in various official capacities including fundraising chairman for the Paine Arboretum. The family belonged to the First Presbyterian Church, where in addition to many other activities she sang in the choir and at one time directed the youth choir. Having been raised in a philanthropic environment, Dorothy continued that tradition throughout her entire life.
Following Eugene's death in 1994, Dorothy married Joseph John Casey of Eagle River in 1998. They were married five years until his death in 2003. During her years in the north woods, Dorothy was proud to be an active and dedicated member of the Eagle River community.
Dorothy is survived by her three children, Eugene (Carol) H. Cole Jr. of Mesa, AZ; Christine (Robert) McCleery of Tucson, AZ; and Wendy (Michael) Gallagher of Chicago, IL; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. One granddaughter preceded her in death. A private memorial is planned
Published in Oshkosh Northwestern on Oct. 16, 2013
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1915 - 2013 (97 år)
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