Passed away at the age 85. Doris was born in South Milwaukee, daughter of the late Alvin and Catherine (nee: Deichman) Burmeister. On July 7, 1951, she was united in marriage to Harold “Junior” Vague. Together with Harold, they operated Harold’s Tap for 46 years. After many years of hard work, Doris and Harold retired up north to their favorite place, the cabin. She loved to sit in the sunroom and watch the birds. Doris enjoyed knitting, Sudoku and Word Search puzzles and her collection of porcelain dolls. Above all, she loved being a devoted and caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Doris will be dearly missed by her daughters, Cheryl Vague of Keshena, Jackie Vague (Karl) Nelson of Racine; grandchildren, Emily Nelson, Christina Vague, Joanna (Jeff Eastridge) Vague, William Vague, Kenneth (Sara) Vague and Lynn (Clint) Callies; nine great grandchildren; brother, Ron Burmeister (Sue Uebe); bothers-in-law, Robert Weber and Merle Vague; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Doris was also preceded in death by her son, William; and siblings, Nellie, Eleanor, Carol, Judy and Marvin.
Passed away at the age 85. Doris was born in South Milwaukee, daughter of the late Alvin and Catherine (nee: Deichman) Burmeister. On July 7, 1951, she was united in marriage to Harold “Junior” Vague. Together with Harold, they operated Harold’s Tap for 46 years. After many years of hard work, Doris and Harold retired up north to their favorite place, the cabin. She loved to sit in the sunroom and watch the birds. Doris enjoyed knitting, Sudoku and Word Search puzzles and her collection of porcelain dolls. Above all, she loved being a devoted and caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Doris will be dearly missed by her daughters, Cheryl Vague of Keshena, Jackie Vague (Karl) Nelson of Racine; grandchildren, Emily Nelson, Christina Vague, Joanna (Jeff Eastridge) Vague, William Vague, Kenneth (Sara) Vague and Lynn (Clint) Callies; nine great grandchildren; brother, Ron Burmeister (Sue Uebe); bothers-in-law, Robert Weber and Merle Vague; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Doris was also preceded in death by her son, William; and siblings, Nellie, Eleanor, Carol, Judy and Marvin.
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