Delores G. Schuenke

Delores G. Schuenke, 95, of Jefferson (formerly Watertown) went to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek. Delores Gladys was born March 23, 1931 to Max and Hilda (Schlesner) Reichert. Delores was the last living member of her immediate family. She was a 1948 graduate of Johnson Creek High School. On April 21, 1951 Delores married Wallace Schuenke at Immanuel Lutheran church in Farmington. She worked at the shoe factory in Watertown and in 1954 Delores and Wally began farming in the town of Farmington and retired in 1990. Delores was a hard worker raising 6 children in addition to the many jobs she held on the farm. Delores was an excellent baker and was best known for her glazed doughnuts and caramel cinnamon rolls, many of which were sold at church bake sales. Delores became a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church after she moved to Jefferson in 2013. She was also a member of the Johnson Creek American Legion Post 305 Auxiliary. Delores enjoyed playing cards and bingo, going to the dog races with the in-laws and watching the Brewers and Packers. Donald Driver was her favorite Packer.

Delores is survived by her children Beverly Schuenke of Plano, TX; Larry Schuenke of Johnson Creek; Robert (Janet) Schuenke of Jefferson; Cynthia (Randy) Else of Pewaukee; Mark (Bonnie) Schuenke of Dousman. Seven grandchildren: Jade Desir, Kristy (Jeremy) DeBlare, Mitchell (Carolyn) Schuenke, Ryan Schuenke (Tessa Rataczak), Theresa Schuenke, Olivia Schuenke (Jonathon Grinbergs) and Elizabeth Schuenke. Six great grandchildren: Janae Desir, Aiden DeBlare, Keegan DeBlare, Dylan Lamkin, Brandon Lamkin and Ella Schuenke. A sister-in-law, Melinda Reichert as well as many other relatives and friends.

Delores was preceded in death by her parents, husband Wally, son Ronald, sisters Ethel Boltz, Lorraine Mohr, Ruby Wolf and brother Roger Reichert.

The family extends a special thank you to Dr. George, RN Bethany Berg and Rainbow Palliative/Hospice for the excellent and compassionate care they gave Delores and her family.

Funeral services for Delores will be Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 324 S. Sanborn Ave., Jefferson with Pastor Christopher Raiford officiating. Visitation is 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery in Johnson Creek.

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