Doris M. Dittmar, 95, of Kiel, died Wednesday morning December 11, 2024 at Zilber Family Hospice, Wauwatosa. She was born in Kiel on May 9, 1929 to Walter and Viola (Winkel) Klemme. Doris attended Kiel Schools and was a graduate of Kiel High School. She continued her education at a vocational school for secretarial work in Milwaukee.

She was united in marriage to Elmer Dittmar Jr. on September 15, 1951 at Siloah Lutheran Church, Milwaukee. She was proud to raise her family and be active in the church. She served as secretary, bus driver and other duties for Siloah Congregation for many years. She later was the Office Administator at Shorewood Intermediate School until her retirement. Elmer preceded her in death on January 17, 1992.

Doris (aka Dorie) was a longtime active member of Siloah Lutheran Church and currently a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel. In her free time, Dorie enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She was a shark at cards and enjoyed her time with the card clubs. She was a fan of Wisconsin sports, especially the Packers and Brewers. Family was her greatest joy, Dorie especially loved to visit with family and friends at their cottage on Cedar Lake.

Survivors include her daughter; Deborah (Larry) Jaeger, son; James (Christine Safranek) Dittmar, daughter-in-law; Dawn Dittmar. Grandchildren; Andy (Tamie) Jaeger, Megan (Phil) Huber, Kim (Christopher) Ipsa, Christine and Mary Dittmar, Morgan (Dan) Lautz, Erin (Justin) Radue, Kerri (Jerrod) Rathsack along with Great Grandchildren and Great Great Grandchildren. Further survived by a brother; Daniel (Dorothy) Klemme along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son; David, sister; Blanche Klemme.

Funeral Services for Doris will be held on Friday January 3, 2025 at 3:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church (387 Cemetery Rd. Kiel) Cremation has taken place and burial in the Kiel Belitz Cemetery will take place at a later date. A time of visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 1:00pm until 2:45pm.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name for Trinity Lutheran Church.

Doris' family would like to thank all of her family, friends and neighbors who helped her navigate the many challenges presented by a long life, especially Pastor Naumann and Pastor Horn.