Dorothy M. Niehaus, 95, of Marshfield, died peacefully the evening of December 3, 2024 at Wells Nature View (2807 S Apple) with her family at her side.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11am Monday, December 9th at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Marshfield with Reverend Douglas Robertson officiating. Music will be provided by Cindy Penker and the Resurrection Choir. Interment will take place in Gate of Heaven Cemetery following. Visitation will be from 9:30 until time of service on Monday.

Dorothy was born April 11, 1929 in Boaz, Wisconsin to William and Dolly (Simpson) Hustedt. In 1930 the family moved to Marshfield where she later graduated from the local high school in 1947. She had attended Carroll College. Soon thereafter she found work as a billing clerk for the Marshfield Electric and Water Department. She had later worked for JC Penny in the Women's Department for over 23 years, retiring as a manager.

She married the late Willard A. "Willie" Niehaus August 1, 1949, at St. John's Catholic Church in Marshfield. He sadly died November 5, 2009 after over 60 years of marriage.

After Dorothy and Willie had retired, they pursued a shared love of travelling. She was a CCD Teacher at Our Lady of Peace, worked at the Senior Craft Shoppe, and was a Scout Leader for a time. She lived and loved and used her time well.

Dorothy is survived by her children: Jim (Bev) Niehaus of Eagle River, Jane Niehaus of Marshfield, Steve (Alice) Niehaus of Marshfield, Tom (Karen) Niehaus of Marshfield, Brian (Kim) Niehaus of Cannon Falls, MN, Sandy (Paul) Hughes of Hudson, Jeff (Rhonda) Niehaus of Muskego, and Tammy (Bob) Koontz of Medford. She is also survived by grandchildren: Terrance, Lisa, Corrie, Ryan, Kristen, Kari, Ben, Tim, Alyssa, Kyle, Brice, Chad, Katie, Sean, Patrick, Ashley, Samantha, Joshua, Sydney, Lindsey, and Kylee; 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces & nephews.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Willard, and her son Paul, her daughter Pat, and her siblings: Bill (Phyllis) Hustedt, Jean (Larry) Delaney, and Laura (Elmer) Ingle.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the wonderful staff at Well's Nature View and St. Croix Hospice

Condolences may be sent online at www.rembsfh.com