Dorothy Mae Liesch,89, passed away September 4, 2019 at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center.
Dorothy was born July 24, 1930 in Stillwater, MN to John and Cecelia Kiernan. She graduated from Stillwater High School in 1948. She then worked as a secretary for 3M until she met Ray Liesch. They were united in marriage on September 18, 1954 in Stillwater at St. Michaels Catholic church.
They made their home in Frederic, WI where she continued to reside after Ray's death in 2000.
They had 5 children, Mary Tschumperlin (Charles), John Liesch (Roxann), James Liesch, Jerome Liesch, and Jeff Liesch (Beth). While raising her children, she was active for many years at the St. Dominic Catholic church. She enjoyed playing cards, cribbage, fishing, canning from the garden, and knitting.
She is survived by her children, Mary, James, Jerome and Jeff; 8 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild; daughter-in-law, Roxann Liesch. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ray; son, John; infant twin girls; and an infant son.
She will be remembered for her quick wit, smile, the many loaves of fresh bread she baked, and her wonderful home-made donuts.
There will be a Celebration of Life Monday, September 9, 2019 at the St. Dominic Catholic church in Frederic, WI at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. Father Joseph Madanu will be officiating. Burial will be held at St. Dominic Catholic cemetery following the service. Lunch will follow at the church.
You are invited to leave condolences, memories and photos at
www.rowefh.com . Arrangements are entrusted to Rowe Funeral Home, 715-327-4475.