Dorena Truebenbach, nee Binder, 93, of Random Lake, formerly of the town of Fredonia, passed away Friday, February 22, 2013 at Gables on the Pond in Random Lake.
She was born on February 5, 1920 in the town of Scott to the late Edwin and Alma (nee Moos) Binder. She was united in marriage to Alfred Truebenbach on June 8, 1940 at St. Martin's Church in Fillmore. After their marriage, the couple lived and farmed in the town of Fredonia until 1969 and then they moved to Waubeka. Alfred passed away on January 17, 1987. In December 2010 Dorena moved to the Gables on the Pond in Random Lake.
Dorena was a member of St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Random Lake and had formerly been a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Waubeka. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America for over 75 years. She also enjoyed cake decorating and gardening.
She is survived by her son, Donald (Sandra) Truebenbach of Fredonia; two granddaughters, Paula (Jeff) Igel of Greenville, and Janet (Brian) Giese of Port Washington; four great-grandchildren, Cassie Igel, Jake Igel, Ashley Giese, and Austin Giese; a sister-in-law, Joyce Doll of Oshkosh; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a sister, Evelyn Kraetsch, and a brother, Lyle Binder.
A funeral service in remembrance of Dorena will be held on Saturday, March 2 at 4:00 p.m. at the Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home, 1315 W. Washington St., West Bend. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Waubeka Union Cemetery on Monday at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or the Wisconsin Firefighters Memorial.