Doris Ann Duerst

Doris Ann (Hartel) Duerst, 81, was born into eternal life to be with Jesus on October 17, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 10, 1932 in Institute Door County, to Harry and Lillian (Simon) Hartel. Doris married Milton Duerst on January 13, 1951 at St. Peter and Paul Church in Institute. Doris was a very generous person in so many ways including knitting scarves for all the girls at St. Mary Grade School, giving to many charities and organizations, helping at the meal site at the Algoma United Methodist church, crocheting afghans, and being a part of the sweaters knitting club with the ladies of the Algoma Methodist Club. Her children will always remember her spunk when it came to her many quotes like 'Wait until your father gets home', and 'What are you eating'. She also talked about the two motorcycle rides she had with her son Tom at the age of 78 at a family reunion and at the age of 79 for Memorial Day. Doris's biggest joy was caring for all of her grandchildren. When they were around her she always had the biggest smile on her face. Doris was a godmother to several people who loved her dearly. Doris is survived by her nine children Michele (Michael) Tahlier, Algoma; Marie (Dick) Stuebs, Kewaunee; Marilyn (Larry) LaViolette, Sturgeon Bay; Monica Larson, Manitowoc; Madonna (Bernie) VandenAvond, Algoma; Melinda (Fred) Thor, Kewaunee; Timothy (Brenda) Duerst, Algoma; Margaret (Larry) Kadletz, Luxemburg; Tom (Teresa) Duerst, Algoma; 34 grandchildren, 59 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren; three sisters Clara Vogel, Sturgeon Bay; Irene (Donn) McKnight, CA; RoseMarie (Robert) Smith, Florida; three brothers Roger (Marvel) Hartel, Sturgeon Bay; James (Colleen) Hartel, Oregon and Harry Hartel, Iowa; four sisters-in-law Mary Hartel, June Hartel, Betty (John) Hill and Carol (Melvin) Kroening; one brother-in-law Art Mitchel; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Milton, parents Harry and Lillian Hartel, in-laws Leo and Gertrude Duerst; four siblings Rita Mitchel, Albert Hartel, Andrew Hartel and infant sister RoseMarie; in-laws Clarence Vogel, Gloria (Edward) Duerst, Richard (Myrtal) Peterson, Raymond Duerst, Kathleen Hartel and Myron DeKeyser. Friends may call at the SCHINDERLE FUNERAL HOME, Algoma from 4 - 8 PM, Tuesday, October22, 2013 and after 10 AM Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM with Rev's Bill Swichtenberg and Bill Kuhr concelebrating. Prayer service 7 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial in the church cemetery after the Mass. The family wants to give a special thank you to our grandchildren, family and friends who were there in our time of needs, physically, emotionally and spiritually; Unity Hospice who provided our Mother with respect, dignity, great care and treating us like family. They also would like to thank all the clergy who prayed with Mom and brought her peace and comfort in the Lord. Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.schinderle.com in memory of Doris.

Visitation

Tuesday, October 22, 2013 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Schinderle Funeral Home
1600 Schinderle Ln Algoma 54201, United States

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