Delores Schmelzer
January 21, 1930 - June 14, 2020
Obituary
MADISON - Delores “Dolly” Schmelzer, age 90, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020. She was born in Madison on January 21, 1930 to William & Stella (Hanson) Kahlfeld. Dolly graduated from Lodi High School in 1947 – third in her class. She began working as a typist for the Wisconsin Industrial Commission after high school. She married Norman Schmelzer on June 3, 1950. Together they had five children. After having her first child, Dolly began providing in-home child-care. She provided a loving environment to children for years. So many of the families stayed in touch with her even after their children were grown. She truly loved children.
The Schmelzer house was a place where all of Dolly’s kids’ friends loved to come. She always made everyone welcome and there was always a homemade meal for anyone ready to eat. She loved being with her family and adored her grandchildren. She was dedicated to her family and was one of the kindest people that you could ever meet. Dolly was active in her church for many years. She served as Secretary and also taught Sunday school and vacation bible school at Sherman Avenue United Methodist Church.
Dolly is survived by her children, Susan (Steve) McCutchin, Tim (Mark Sweet), Julie (Jeff) Trimble, Lisa (Robert) Simmons; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Rose; her partner, Herb Linder; siblings, Gene Kahlfeld and Betty Couch; special niece, Betty Gilmer. Dolly is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norman; son, Michael; grandson, Adam; and sisters, Shirley & Bernice.
Due to current conditions, a private family only service will be held at RYAN FUNERAL HOME on Thursday, June 18, 2020. Burial will be at Sunset Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. A special thanks to Drumlin Reserve Memory Care and Agrace Hospice for their care and support.
Mom, thank you for everything that you have done for all of us. We were so lucky to have you as our mom and will miss you more than any words could ever say. We love you Mom.
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