Doreen Frances Rohde (Nee Schmit) of Pewaukee was born into eternal life Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the age of 89 years, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of Alvin for 65 years. Loving mother of Susan (Shane) Wheeler of Elcho, WI., Karin (John) Johnson of Hartland, WI., Robert (Linda) of Pewaukee, WI., Mary Jo (Armando) Gomez of Carson, CA., and Peter (Paula) of Pewaukee, WI.
Beloved grandmother of Shane Jr. (Amy) Wheeler, Kimberly (Geoff) Kupfer, John B. Johnson, Timothy P. (Amy) Johnson, Mark R. (Taylor) Johnson, Shannon (John) Richter, Kristin Rohde (Brady Metcalf), Kevin (Mallory) Rohde, Andria (Fiance Ben Biwer) Rohde, Jennifer (Dean) Neblett, Angela Carter, Lisa Gomez, Amanda (Nick) Brown, Ashley Tschan and Allie Guzzetti. Beloved great grandmother of 20.
Doreen is further survived by her sister Doris (Tom) Marsel of Mercer WI, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Special mention to her friends Penny and Marlene. Preceded in death by her husband Alvin and parents Ervin and Evelyn Schmit. Doreen loved her animals and leaves behind her constant companion, her cat Lady to the care of her family.
Doreen's love and compassion extended beyond her family to her work for many years caring for the retired nuns at Our Lady of the Oaks overlooking Pewaukee.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to St. Charles Parish in Hartland.