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Dixie Stetson, 76 of Lake Mills died unexpectedly while in Florida on
vacation with her husband.
She was a vibrant lady who brought joy wherever she went and a friendliness that was contagious.
She was married in 1959 and embarked on a career of service to others as a nurse and eventually as a health care administrator with a national organization of comprehensive retirement communities. She retired in 1998 when she and Ken moved to Lake Mills permanently.
She received her RN from Deaconess Hospital (St. Louis)
and her BA from Northeastern Illinois University (Chicago) in 1978. After her marriage, she served in various nursing capacities at Madison General Hospital until giving birth to the first of her four children after which she became a full-time mother.
She returned to the work force in 1972 when the children were grown and began a career with Covenent Retirement Communities, eventually becoming the corporate director of employee training of the 14 facilities operated by CRC.
She is survived by her husband Ken whom she met in high school and spent 55+ years together, sons Jeffrey (Laura)of Carol Stream, Ill., Steven (Dallie)of Hanover Park, Ill., Mark (Stefani) of Lindenhurst, Ill., and Deborah (Craig)of Cedarburg and 13 grandchildren.
Her family memories are many, but she remembers most fondly the seven
out-of-country vacations the entire family of 23 were able to take together, including her fiftieth anniversary celebration on the beach at Turks and Caicos.
Dixie was an active member of the Lake Mills Rotary Club, First
Congregational Church and served for many years on the Board of Rainbow Hospice.
She loved playing cards and believed bridge was in her blood. In
1978 she was a part of a medical team that treated families in rural Costa Rica for two weeks. Her service to others knew no boundaries.
The celebration of the life of Dixie Stetson has been moved to the auditorium of Lake Mills High School, 615 Catlin Drive, on Saturday, Feb. 21. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with the service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rainbow Hospice, the First Congregational Church, or any charity of your choice.
Dixie was a remarkable woman and will be missed by her family and friends.
Go with God faithful servant.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
vacation with her husband.
She was a vibrant lady who brought joy wherever she went and a friendliness that was contagious.
She was married in 1959 and embarked on a career of service to others as a nurse and eventually as a health care administrator with a national organization of comprehensive retirement communities. She retired in 1998 when she and Ken moved to Lake Mills permanently.
She received her RN from Deaconess Hospital (St. Louis)
and her BA from Northeastern Illinois University (Chicago) in 1978. After her marriage, she served in various nursing capacities at Madison General Hospital until giving birth to the first of her four children after which she became a full-time mother.
She returned to the work force in 1972 when the children were grown and began a career with Covenent Retirement Communities, eventually becoming the corporate director of employee training of the 14 facilities operated by CRC.
She is survived by her husband Ken whom she met in high school and spent 55+ years together, sons Jeffrey (Laura)of Carol Stream, Ill., Steven (Dallie)of Hanover Park, Ill., Mark (Stefani) of Lindenhurst, Ill., and Deborah (Craig)of Cedarburg and 13 grandchildren.
Her family memories are many, but she remembers most fondly the seven
out-of-country vacations the entire family of 23 were able to take together, including her fiftieth anniversary celebration on the beach at Turks and Caicos.
Dixie was an active member of the Lake Mills Rotary Club, First
Congregational Church and served for many years on the Board of Rainbow Hospice.
She loved playing cards and believed bridge was in her blood. In
1978 she was a part of a medical team that treated families in rural Costa Rica for two weeks. Her service to others knew no boundaries.
The celebration of the life of Dixie Stetson has been moved to the auditorium of Lake Mills High School, 615 Catlin Drive, on Saturday, Feb. 21. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with the service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rainbow Hospice, the First Congregational Church, or any charity of your choice.
Dixie was a remarkable woman and will be missed by her family and friends.
Go with God faithful servant.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
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