Doty, Lavona

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• Reference Number: 4167
• Obituary: 21 Mar 2012; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
LaVona M. (Doty) Reichenberger, 94, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2012, at Appleton Health Care Center (The Avenue), into the arms of Christ. She was born on May 4, 1917, in Elderon, WI, to Louis and Julia (Elfson) Doty. On June 30, 1936, she married Frank "Reggie" Reichenberger at Sacred Heart Church, Oshkosh. Frank preceded LaVona in death on December 5, 1984. LaVona was a woman of deep faith who looked for the best in everyone. She was devoted to her family and enjoyed many friendships. She was appreciative of her life and when upsets would occur along the way, she would depend on the Lord to help her through them.
As a young wife, she learned how to prepare some of her husband's favorite foods he had enjoyed from his German background. Her rye bread, dumplings, and baked beans became a favorite of others also and she was always asked to prepare them by the people she entertained, or when she was to bring a dish to a social outing. Many of her recipes have been handed down to her great-grandchildren. Her talents with a needle and thread were also evident. She was a seamstress, a tailor, and an upholsterer. While her family reaped the benefits of these hobbies, she was always willing to help another person out who had difficulty finding something in the stores. Not only did LaVona find this relaxing, she found great satisfaction in making a piece of cloth into something useful.
When her husband became homebound in later years she discovered a new avenue in which to spend quiet time; that was oil painting. She was often called "the new Grandma Moses". It was a pastime she truly enjoyed. While she could have sold them she
found pleasure in giving them to those who would appreciate them as she did. They will live on in the homes of many.
Survivors include her daughter, Nancy (Richard) Geurtz of Kaukauna; son Gary, Arizona. They also include two granddaughters, Catherine (Rick) and Elizabeth, seven great-grandchildren; Kyra, Aleea, Hope, Nadia, Ty, Paige, and Grant, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death, in addition to her husband, are her parents; her sister, Eva Gunderson; her brother, Arnold Doty and sister-in-law, Eleanor; 5 of her 6 sisters-in-law; and all 6 of her brothers-in-law, along with nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home (Westside) with Father William Van De Kreeke officiating. Family and friends may visit at the funeral home on Thursday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Inurnment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
There are so very many people who have touched Mom's life as she journeyed through her life in order to achieve the ultimate happiness she is now enjoying. We are appreciative of each and everyone of them and will never forget their kindness, concern, and love for our mother. They have touched our lives as well because of their Christian spirit. We all are better people because of Mom's belief in, and devotion to the Lord. Konrad-Behlman Funeral
Homes and Crematory
100 Lake Pointe Dr.
231-1510 www.
konrad-behlman.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on March 21, 2012

Lavona married Reichenberger, Frank A. 30 Jun 1936. Frank (son of Reichenberger, Henry and Gorchals, Ida F.) was born 24 Oct 1906; died 5 Dec 1984. [Group Sheet]