Dorothy A. Knitter

Born August 28, 1926, Milwaukee, died on February 16, 2012 age 85. Preceded in death by her parents, George and Anna Daleke, brother Alfred and Clarence and sons-in-law, Reynold Luprecht and David Roberts, II.Beloved wife, best friend and dancing partner of Norbert Knitter for 67 years. Beloved mother of Kathleen (Ron) Perotti of Santa Rosa, CA; Thomas Knitter of Santa Barbara, CA; Jeanne Luprecht of Pewaukee, WI; Marjorie Meister of North Bay Ontario; Elaine (Randy) Roesler of Charleston, SC; Carolyn Roberts of Sarasota, FL; David (Vickie) Knitter of Vacaville, CA and Michael (Dawn) Knitter of Whitefish Bay, WI. Grandmother to Elizabeth (Jon Fram), Michael, Alexander, Oakley, Amelia, Adam, Eric, Renee, David, Rachel, Kelsey, Courtney, Annie, Allie, Victoria and Claudia. Great-grandmother to Ariandne and Luca. Further survived by many loving nieces and nephews.Visitation at ST. MARY CATHOLIC FAITH COMMUNITY, 9520 West Forest Home Avenue Monday, February 20, 3:00-5:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 11:00 AM. Private burial Wisconsin Memorial Park.Dorothy was in the Cadet Nursing Corps during the war only to sacrifice that dream upon her brother's death in WWII. Dorothy became "our loving nurse', raising her eight children with grace and fortitude and believing that her children could do anything in life they chose to do. She instilled her Germanic perseverance and her good nature with all. An avid reader, she loved to discuss books with her family and friends. She will be remembered and cherished as an avid bridge player for more than 50 years, sharing lasting friendships, showering her cheerfulness and graciousness along the way. She was a member of the Greenfield Women's Club, and served on several committees. She was a member of the Red Hatters whom she enjoyed greatly for their diversity of women and age. Dorothy especially loved her St. Mary's Renew Group, all of whom were special in her spiritual journey. Our mother, wife, friend and neighbor will be greatly missed.Special thanks to the staff, friends and neighbors at Forest Ridge and for all of the loving care at LindenGrove. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the American Heart Association.