Lawrence George Doerfert
Lawrence George Doerfert of Hustisford passed away unexpectantly from heart failure on January 21, 2022.
He was born at home in the Town of Erin on February 22, 1935, to Felix and Alma Lenz Doerfert. He attended schools in Woodland and Hartford.
He was born at home in the Town of Erin on February 22, 1935, to Felix and Alma Lenz Doerfert. He attended schools in Woodland and Hartford.
On October 18, 1958, he married Jean Rau at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Newburg.
Lawrence farmed all his life near Woodland, maintaining a registered Holstein herd and selling cattle to many parts of the world. In 2005, he moved to Hustisford.
He enjoyed farming, gardening, playing cards, going to farm conventions, traveling, sports, and polka music.
Lawrence is survived by children, David (Jill) Doerfert of Wolfforth, TX, Barbara (Curt) Schellinger of Iron Ridge, Dennis (Gigi) Doerfert of Hustisford, Deborah Doerfert of Beaver Dam; grandchildren, Scott Schellinger, Michael, Gia and Danielle Doerfert; brothers-in-law, Glen (Sandy) Rau of Newburg and Alan (Marsha) Rau of Jacksonville, FL, as well as many other relatives and friends.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his wife, Jean; infant son, Daniel; his parents and parents-in-law, Oscar and Lorraine Rau; brothers, Raymond (Deloris) Doerfert, Willard (Anna Mae) Doerfert; sister, Bernice (Frank) Wiedmeyer; and brother-in-law, Roy Rau.
Visitation was held Saturday, Jan. 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, W2489 Woodland Rd., Woodland.
Funeral service followed at 1 p.m.. Rev. James Castillo officiated. Memorials to St. John’s Church in Woodland would be appreciated.
The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home-Hartford served the family.
Lawrence farmed all his life near Woodland, maintaining a registered Holstein herd and selling cattle to many parts of the world. In 2005, he moved to Hustisford.
He enjoyed farming, gardening, playing cards, going to farm conventions, traveling, sports, and polka music.
Lawrence is survived by children, David (Jill) Doerfert of Wolfforth, TX, Barbara (Curt) Schellinger of Iron Ridge, Dennis (Gigi) Doerfert of Hustisford, Deborah Doerfert of Beaver Dam; grandchildren, Scott Schellinger, Michael, Gia and Danielle Doerfert; brothers-in-law, Glen (Sandy) Rau of Newburg and Alan (Marsha) Rau of Jacksonville, FL, as well as many other relatives and friends.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his wife, Jean; infant son, Daniel; his parents and parents-in-law, Oscar and Lorraine Rau; brothers, Raymond (Deloris) Doerfert, Willard (Anna Mae) Doerfert; sister, Bernice (Frank) Wiedmeyer; and brother-in-law, Roy Rau.
Visitation was held Saturday, Jan. 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, W2489 Woodland Rd., Woodland.
Funeral service followed at 1 p.m.. Rev. James Castillo officiated. Memorials to St. John’s Church in Woodland would be appreciated.
The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home-Hartford served the family.
