Krause Funeral Home
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin
Wisconsin
53151
Krause Funeral Home
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin
Wisconsin
53151
(Nee Gebauer) Passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 27, 2015, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of Henry "Gene" Schlais, for 68 years. Devoted mother of Terry (Susie), Wendy (Rick Kieliszewski) Williams, Mike, Kathy (Wes) Shiroma, Dan, Joe'l (Karen), John (Helena), Jayne (Fred) Preuss, and Jim (Joni). Grandmother of 22 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.Continue Reading
(Nee Gebauer) Passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 27, 2015, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of Henry "Gene" Schlais, for 68 years. Devoted mother of Terry (Susie), Wendy (Rick Kieliszewski) Williams, Mike, Kathy (Wes) Shiroma, Dan, Joe'l (Karen), John (Helena), Jayne (Fred) Preuss, and Jim (Joni). Grandmother of 22 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents; siblings; daughter, Helen Schlais; son-in-law, Paul Williams; daughter-in-law, Donna Schlais, and granddaughters, Amy Schlais and Becky Schlais. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorial Gathering at the Funeral Home on Wednesday June 3, from 11:00 AM-12:45PM. Memorial Service at 1:00 PM. Private interment Medford, WI.
Wisconsin is losing their #1 sports fan. She was a rabid Braves, Brewers, and Packers fan. She loved bowling, Sizzling 7s slots, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Doris was born and raised in the Rib Lake, WI area.
"Love life, play the game and don't talk like a sausage"