Dear Dee-

It was December 31, 1973- when you and Al asked Curt, Al’s co-worker if he knew of a babysitter.  Curt was a cousin of our neighbor and was living with them at the time.   
I was 15 years old, babysitting that New Years Eve, when your brother Dan and his friend, came to visit while you were out- 
And so it began!!
You became a friend and like a big sister- To me and also my sisters, as we all babysat Kim and Natalie.
Dan and I would spent most of our time at your place - and at your work places, like Mel’s Sub Shop.  
You loaned me your summer lime green dress and some sandals  (funny looking back-
because it was end of November) when Dan and I went to the justice of the peace downtown to get married in 1976.   
So you see, it was “all because of you!”  

We had many many good times!!  You were our rock, our confidante, and always life of the party, and your door was always open and we would just stop in to visit!
You were fun, funny and loved to entertain, and really loved your daughters and grandkids- they were your world!  You were there for all of us whenever we needed it!
You are so loved and we will miss you so much!!   We pray you made it home and you are entertaining all of our loved ones!
We will be “just around the corner - taking a loan app” until we meet again!!





My Dearest Sister,
Where do I begin.   Our bond began the day I was born and grew stronger each year.  Sometimes me leaning on you and other times  you on me.  Our relationship at times was complicated but the one thing that could never be questioned was the love we had for each other.  You have always been one of the first people I called with exciting news,  a first kiss,  shopping for a prom dress, my first job,  graduation,  engagement, helping plan my wedding and the most exciting news for us to share was the anticipated arrivial of Daniel.  We have been sisters, friends, roommates, co workers and my best friend.  When Mom and Dad passed you told me you were going to look out for me and make sure I was alright and you did!  Over the past 24 years since their passing we have talked on the phone almost every day shared good and bad.  You have helped mold me into the woman I am today.  You taught me to stand my ground,  take charge,  how to throw a great party, to have fun and to laugh.  We have had so many fun times that its hard to just mention one.  I want to say thank you for being my sister, my rock.  You may be physically gone but you will be with me on every adventure good or bad for the rest of my life.   We may not be able to talk on the phone daily but we will still continue to have our talks and I know you will get your point across to me!  Please give Mom, Dad, Helen , Aunt Nancy and Grandma a big love for me.  I will miss you my dear sister.  Love you Always Gail

Mom, thank you so much for always being here for all of us. You never missed a birthday party, first day of school, many sporting events, and most important the birth of all 5 grandchildren. You were the most independent, strong, and loving person I know. I miss you so much and look forward to hugging you again someday. I will always love you to the moon and back❤️

Dee darling you saved my life in my time of need we fell in love you were sent to me by an angle and you were an angle always concerned with everybody else and not  yourself you brought love and happiness to me And I will miss you  beyond belief love you baby  and miss your good morning honeys  and goodnight baby for ever love and miss you sweetie   

Mom, thank you for being the best mom in the world. You have taught me so many valuable things in life, and I am who I am today because of you. I miss you soooo much! You will always be on my mind and forever hold a very special place in my heart. Until we meet again. I love you Mom more than you will ever know❤️. 

Dee was a wonderful addition to our family.  She will forever be loved and  missed. Rest in Peace Dee.
Love,
Pete and Nancy Wolfbauer



Our sympathies to the family.   Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  May God Bless.  Denny and Jan Molgaard

Celebration of Life

Dee was preceded in death by her Father, Dennis Winsor; Mother, Joan (Gary) Pedersen; Sisters, Helen Craven and Grace Jax.

She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her Significant Other, Joseph Wolfbauer; Daughters, Kimberley (Bradley) Feyereisen and Natalie (Todd) Schmidt; Grandchildren, Nicholas, Brandon, Alyssa, Zachary, Conner, Tyler, Brynna; Siblings, Carol Winsor, Tom Craven, Deborah (Steve) Nelson, Dennis (Cecilia) Winsor, Daniel (Julie) Winsor, Gail (Russell) Hicks, Gary Pedersen; many Nieces, Nephews; extended Family and Friends.

OBITUARY

Dennise "Dee" Payne

June 5, 1952 – March 15, 2019

Wulff Woodbury Funeral Home

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