Joseph "Butch" R. Dorn, JR., age 68 died unexpectedly at his home in the town of New Holstein on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Butch was born on May 11, 1953, son of the late Joseph and Appolonia (Rollmann) Dorn SR. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Ann Catholic Church, and was a graduate of New Holstein High School with the class of 1971.  On April 30, 1977 he married the love of his life, Linda Doern at Ebenezer UCC in Chilton.  Butch was employed with Gilson Manufacturing, Giddings & Lewis and he retired from Beamaco.  He enjoyed anytime he could be outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.   Butch enjoyed every moment of his retirement; he could be found working on cars and most importantly spending time with his family and traveling with Linda.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years: Linda, three children: Jonathan (Cassandra) Dorn, Jason (Gabrielle) Dorn, and Lindsay (Mario) Ramirez, all of Oshkosh; five grandchildren: Peyton, Reagan, Vivian, Matilda and Archer; and four sisters: Kathy Heimerl, Kiel, Donna (Don) Jacques, Fond du Lac, Janice (Bob) Mand, Malone and Sue (Lyle) Pitzen, Kiel.  Butch is further survived by his two sisters-in-law: Laureen (Peter) Bruckner and Marjorie (Scott Neuser) Doern, niece nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and three sisters: Debra Jean Dorn, JoAnn Wenzel and Charlotte (Robert) Dedering, his brothers-in-law, Joseph Heimerl, George Doern, Robert Doern and William Nadler, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Henry and Verna Doern and his nephews, Luke Nadler and Lonny Heimerl.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 11:00AM on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at St. Ann Catholic Church, St. Anna (N188 School Street, New Holstein).  Officiating at the Mass will be Rev. Carl Diederichs with Deacon Dennis Bennin assisting.

The family will greet relatives and friends at the CHURCH on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 from 4:00PM until 7:00PM. The visitation will continue on Wednesday at the church from 10:00AM until 10:45AM when brief family rites will be held.

In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established in Butch's name.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.meiselwitzfh.com