Dolores T. (Vorpahl) Kertscher

Dolores Theresa Kertscher (nee Vorpahl), 96, of the town of Wayne, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Froedtert Hospital, West Bend.

She was born on August 17, 1924 to the late Dorothy K. (Theusch) and John A. Vorpahl, Sr. in the town of Farmington.

Dolores was united in marriage to Allen E. Kertscher in a double wedding on December 23rd, 1944, in Waubeka, along with Dolores’ sister Dorothy I. Vorpahl who married Floyd F. Buddenhagen, Sr.

She was an active member of Salem United Church of Christ in Wayne. She was a member of Salem’s Women’s Guild and was also a past Sunday School Teacher. Dolores was retired from Wayne Elementary School where she worked as a school lunch lady. Dolores enjoyed playing cards, doing crossword puzzles and spending time with her family.

Those Dolores leaves behind to cherish her memory include her son Allen J. Kertscher, Granddaughter Renee Joy (Troy) Lammert, five Great Granddaughters, Samantha (Dan) Kangas, Shana Lammert, Rowan (Zack Ratz) Wegner, Kaylee Lammert and Rhiannon Lammert and one Great-Great Granddaughter Elliana Kangas. Two sisters Dorothy Buddenhagen and Theresa Anne Brockman and two sisters-in-law Ann C. Vorpahl and Teresa C. Vorpahl. Cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Allen, infant daughter Patricia, five brothers Frederick (Audrey) Vorpahl, Sr., Anthony (Louise) Vorpahl, John A. Vorpahl, Jr., Ronald C. Vorpahl and John H. Vorpahl, Sr. Two sisters Adeline (Elmer) Footland and Patricia Vorpahl. Five brother in-laws, Floyd Buddenhagen, Sr., Gerald W. Brockman, Wilmer (Ann) Kertscher, Raymond (Ruby) Kertscher and Melvin (Bernice) Kertscher.

A celebration of life in remembrance of Dolores will be held at a later date. Per Dolores’ wishes cremation has taken place.

Please consider signing our online guest book (www.myrhum-patten.com) to share your condolences with the family. Cards addressed to the family may be sent in care of: Myrhum-Patten Funeral and Cremation Service, 1315 W. Washington Street, West Bend, WI 53095.

Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Dolores’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.