Dorothy "Dottie" Strand

Dorothy was born in Shell Lake to parents Fredrick and Grace Schroeder and was raised on the family farm just outside of Shell Lake. As a child, she had two pet lambs that would follow her around everywhere she would go. Her mother was known for running a maternity home on the farm with Dr. Dale Moen in Shell Lake. On November 22, 1950, she was united in marriage to Edward Strand in Pine City, MN. After their marriage the couple moved to Anchorage, Alaska, where Ed was stationed as he was serving in the U.S. Air Force. They moved back to Spooner for a short time, and then they moved to San Antonio, Texas when Ed was transferred. After Ed was discharged from the Air Force, they moved back to Spooner and purchased and ran the Surplus Outlet Store until selling it and they then purchased the Doll House Bar, in Trego. Dottie then was an Independent Insurance Agent until her retirement in 1990. After the couple’s retirement, they spent several winters in Arizona and Texas by way of their motor home. Dottie was a member of the Bashaw Ladies Coffee Clutch, the Red Hats, the Spooner United Methodist Church. She was an active member of the community, making afghans for the Spooner Fire Dept., enjoyed being around people, and loved her family.

Dottie is survived by her children: Janet (Dan) Ullom of Shell Lake, WI, Micheal Strand of Trego, Darlene (Gary) Graham of Trego. Seven grandchildren: Jennifer (Raed) Riziq, Judy (Andrew) Johnson, Sarah (Caleb) Melton, Becky (Dan) Burch, Misty Graham, Matthew Graham, Angela Graham, 14 great grandchildren, brother William (Francis) Schroeder of Floresville, TX, sisters: Donna (Jim) Marker of Gillette, WY, Doris (Larry) Rockel of Pueblo, CO, and many nephews and nieces.

Dottie is preceded in death by her husband Ed, infant daughter Sherry Lee Strand, daughter Ann Marie Melton, parents Fredrick and Grace Schroeder, and brothers: Donald and Wayne.

Memorial services for Dottie Strand will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at the Spooner United Methodist Church with Pastor Jack Starr officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, from 1-2pm, at the Church. Interment will be held at a later date at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery with her husband Ed.