G. Traas

G. Dorothy Traas, 90, of Sheboygan Falls died on Saturday morning, March 3, 2012 at Pine Haven Residential Home where she had resided for the past six weeks. Dorothy was born on July 25, 1921, in Baldwin, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Willis and Jessie (Veenendaal) Bosman. Dorothy attended Sunnyside Grade School in St. Croix County and moved to Sheboygan County in 1936. She attended Waldo High School. On September 5, 1941, she married the late Walter J. Traas in Gibbsville. The couple lived in Sheboygan Falls all their married life, where she worked at the Anglo Am. Tanning Co. Later she and her husband, Walter, owned and operated Walter's Electric Service for 20 years and continued working there many years after selling the business to their son and daughter-in-law. She and her husband liked to travel before Walter became ill. Walter preceded Dorothy in death on November 29, 1991. Dorothy was a member of Bethany Reformed Church in Sheboygan, its Prime Timers, and Sara Circle where she served as president. While her family was young, she taught Bible class, Vacation Bible School, and was a sponsor for the young people's group. She enjoyed cooking and baking. The family favorites were her potato salad, tapioca pudding, and chocolate chip cookies. She did ceramics and loved to sew for her grandchildren. Her home was close to the high school athletic field where she enjoyed watching her grandsons play football. Dorothy is survived by three daughters, Luella (Lyle) Justinger, Lorraine (Robert) TenPas, both of Sheboygan Falls, Darlene (Russell) Remus, of Fond du Lac; one son, Ray (Janis) Traas of Plymouth; 10 grandchildren, Lorie (Ralph) Van Iten, Joel (special friend, Renee) Justinger, Nathan (Lori) Justinger, Aaron (Lynn) Justinger, Leigh (fiancé' Amy) TenPas, Mark (Sonia) TenPas, Daniel (Sara) TenPas, Melissa (Brad) Hofmeyer, Teresa (Jeremy) Boxrucker, and Tobin Traas; 22 great grandchildren; one brother, Lawrence Bosman of Plymouth; and one sister-in-law, Ann Bosman of Sheboygan Falls. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins. Those who remember Dorothy know how proud she was of all of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; parents, Willis and Jessie Bosman; parents-in-law, Cornelius and Hazel (Pietenpol) Traas; one sister, Rachel (Arnold) Huebschman, three brothers, Myron (Beatrice), Raymond, and Audley Bosman; one sister-in-law, Marian Bosman; and one brother-in-law, LeRoy (Doris) Traas. Funeral services to celebrate Dorothy's life will be held at the Bethany Reformed Church in Sheboygan on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 1 pm with the Rev. Bruce Wilterdink officiating. Burial will take place at the Sheboygan Falls Cemetery. Friends and family may call at Bethany Reformed Church on Tuesday from 11 am until the time of the service at 1 pm. For online condolences and additional information please visit www.wenigfuneralhome.com A memorial fund is being established in her memory for Bethany Reformed Church, Pine Haven Christian Communities, and the Salvation Army. The Traas family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staffs of Pine Haven Christian Residential Home and the St. Nicholas Home Health and Hospice for the dedicated and loving care provided to Dorothy and their family. Additional thanks go to her close neighbors, especially Ron and Dolly Kampmann and good friend, Mary Risseeuw. The staff of the Wenig Funeral Home in Sheboygan Falls (920-467-3431) is serving the Traas family.Reception:Bethany Reformed Church1315 Washington AvenueSheboygan, WI 53081

Visitation

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Bethany Reformed Church
1315 Washington Avenue Sheboygan 53081, United States

Service

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 1:00 PM
Bethany Reformed Church
1315 Washington Avenue Sheboygan 53081, United States