Dolores Ninnemann

Dolores Ninnemann, 86, of Wausau , died Friday September 26, 2008 at St. Claire Hospital , Weston.


Dolores was born August 3, 1922 in Wausau , to the late Louie and Erna (Neumann) Zahrt. She married Lawrence Ninnemann on September 20, 1941 in the town of Easton . Dolores and Lawrence celebrated fifty-five loving years together prior to his death on August 20, 1997 .



Dolores was a devoted mother, grandmother, and later great-grandmother who reveled in spending time with her children. Throughout her life she was a wonderful cook and baker, Dolores liked nothing more than to cook something special for family. Dolores spent most of her working years on the dairy farm until 1974 when she began working for the American Legion for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting, playing card games (especially sheepshead and canasta), and growing beautiful flowers and raspberries in her garden. Dolores was always an easy going woman who never complained. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was quoted as telling her family, “don’t chase a bear with a bare behind.” Throughout her life, she was devoted to her Lord and was a loyal member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was very active in the ladies aid.



Dolores is survived by one daughter; Joanne (Arnold) Friedrich of the town of Wausau, two sons; Dale (Bernadette) Ninnemann of Wausau, James (Kelly) Ninnemann of Wausau, 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and three sisters; Ruth (Leon) Zastrow of the town of Wausau, Shirley (DuWayne) Marquardt of Wausau and Beverly Zahrt of Wausau.



Funeral services will be 11:30 AM Monday, September 29, 2008 at the Trinity Lutheran Church , town of Wausau . Burial will be in Mechanic’s Ridge Cemetery , town of Wausau . Visitation will be Monday from 9:30 until the time of services at the church. The Helke Funeral Home, Wausau is assisting the family with arrangements. You may sign our family guestbook at www.helke.com .