Dorothy Danube (Weirich)
Dorothy Danube (Weirich) , Age 103
Dorothy Danube (Weirich) was born in 1918 and died at the age of 103 at her home on December 10th, 2021 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of Henry Weirich and Anna (Herr) Weirich and the wife of John Danube (d. 1978). She was born in Merrimac at her family's farm, which was close to the Pioneer Cemetery on what became the Badger Army Ammunition Plant. She went to Kerns Corner School and graduated from Prairie du Sac High School in 1936. When the family was displaced, they moved to Wisconsin Dells in 1941 and finally settled to Baraboo in 1945. In 1943 she attended the Vogue School of Fashion Art in Chicago to study fashion design. Dorothy loved cooking, baking (especially pies and cookies), and gardening (particularly rescuing spider plant babies); to pick and crack hickory nuts; picking berries; and sewing her own clothes. Like her sons, she had a sweet tooth, loved chocolate, and was always snacking on treats. Her family was always grateful for her kindness and her ready smile as well as her experimentation in the kitchen and willingness to try just about anything.
Dorothy is survived by three sons and a daughter Ted (wife Louy), Tom (wife Cathi), Tim (wife Derena), Virginia (husband Jim) four grandchildren Cinnamon (partner Matthew), Shana (husband Billy), Hannah (husband Daniel), and Hope (husband Brian) and six great grandchildren.
We would like to express our gratitude to so many special friends who helped her over the years, but especially to: the Marty and Katy Edderer family who did so much for her and were the best neighbors anyone could have, Andy and Sandy Haskins, Tom and Gina Peterson, Tom and Lila Pollard, the staff from Bright Star, Dr. Lownik, the staff from the SSM Health Clinic and Hospital, and the St. Croix Hospice staff who were so very invaluable as support in the end.
The family will hold a private burial service in December 2021 but will hold a celebration of life for all who wish to attend in summer 2022 (date and time TBD). In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Sauk County Humane Society or The Salvation Army.
Condolences
Eric Bjornsen December 13, 2021
Family friend ROCHESTER , Minnesota
My sincere condolences to the Danube family. I was a regular visitor to 719 5th Street for 50+ year. A return visit to Baraboo will not be the same. The Danube home was frequently our "base camp" for the many adventures I shared with Tom, Dean Housley, and others. We should all be so lucky as to enjoy the life experiences and longevity of Dorothy.
Cinnamon Nitti December 15, 2021
None REEDSBURG , Wisconsin
I am sending my condolences to this family. Although I don't not know them personally, I thought it very appropriate as I have recently lost my mother and in the announcement it was said she had a granddaughter named Cinnamon with a partner Matthew. This would describe me as my name is the same and my partner is Matthew. I feel for your family in this time of grief, although it seems Dorothy lived a long and happy life! RIP and hugs to all she left behind! From a fellow compassionate human.....God Bless