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Dorothy M. Burton

July 20, 1915 — December 1, 2009

Burton, Dorothy M.
(Rippl)
Kaukauna

Age 94, passed away at home surrounded by her family in Kaukauna on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. She was born in Menasha on July 20, 1915, the daughter of the late George and Mary (Steger) Rippl. On June 9, 1937 she married Cyril “Cy” Burton. They enjoyed 52 years of marriage. Dorothy was a loving homemaker and worked as a secretary at Highlands Elementary School. She was very active at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Dorothy loved college football, especially Notre Dame and Wisconsin. She was very family oriented.

Dorothy is survived by her children: Jerry Burton of Appleton, Mary (Bob) Lamers of Kaukauna, Karen Burton and Mike Winters of Greenville, MS; and Ellen (John Heydenreich) Burton of Culpeper, VA; daughter-in-law, LuAnn Burton; grandchildren: Jeff (Sheila) Burton, Greg (Jody) Burton, Marie (Tom) Dercks, Jodi (Chuck) Bruecker, Jon (Teri) Lamers, Stephanie (Steve) Burcham, and Brian (Sonja) Vannatter; great-grandchildren: McKenzie and Alexis Burton, Sam Burton and Zack Nabbefeld, Melissa, Travis and Kristen Dercks, Ben and Bailee Bruecker, Natalie and Megan Lamers, Nathan and Erika Miller, Kristin and Kaitlin Vannatter; and sister-in-law, Margaret Burton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cy, in 1989; and brothers, George Rippl and Clarence Rippl.

A private service will be held.

The family extends a special thank you to Dr. Karen Beutler and to Affinity Hospice for their support and wonderful care.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 North Superior Street
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 739-1231

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