Doerfler, Della

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• Obituary: 26 Apr 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Della M. Medlen, 96, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2015 at her home.
Della was born on October 12, 1918 in Appleton to the late Edward and Louise (Fisher) Doerfler. Della was married to Glenn Given who preceded her in death, and then she was united in marriage to Marion Medlen who preceded her in death. She was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Appleton.
Della loved bird watching, tending to her violets, and traveling. She was a lifelong golfer, enjoyed traveling with Marion, and attending WWII Retired Air Force reunions around the US. Holidays spent with family; nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews were very special to her.
Della is survived by Maury Medlen and Alma Medlen, nephews; Kurt Schumacher, Kory Schumacher, nieces; Lisa Schumacher and Lynn VanDyke, and their spouses. Also by eight great- nieces and nephews and their spouses. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Glenn Given and Marion Medlen; by her sisters; Florence, Lucille, and Irene, and by her brothers, Harold and Norman, by brothers-in-law Carl Given, Sherman Given, Benson Medlen, and Charles Medlen, and their spouses, and by sister-in-laws; Ann Fitchitt, Irma Wilson, Kay Russell, and Pauline Medlen.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 11:30 AM at St. Pius X Catholic Church 500 W. Marquette St. Appleton, with Fr. Thomas Farrell officiating. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Saturday, May 2, 2015 from 10:30 AM until the time of service at the CHURCH.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Visiting Nurses Association of Wisconsin for Hospice Services.

Della married Given, Glenn Abt 1945. Glenn was born 29 Jun 1919; died 18 May 1961; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Della married Medlen, Marion Bef 1990. Marion was born 21 Feb 1920; died 16 Nov 2005. [Group Sheet]