WEST ALLIS - Erna Doris Kamperschroer, 98, of West Allis, WI, and formerly of Cashton, WI, passed away peacefully at the Vitas Ruth Hospice House in West Allis. Doris was born August 31, 1925, to Edward and Martha (Haase) Birkholz. She married Irving Richard Kamperschroer on January 29, 1949, in Cashton, WI.
Doris and Irving were members of the Moose Lodge #1019 and the Fosselyngen Post #82 Sons of Norway. They had a great love for traveling “up north,” to Europe or anywhere together. Sewing and reading were a few pastimes that she enjoyed. And her faith was strong and faithful. Doris adored her family and looked forward to their gatherings.
Doris is survived by her children, Kathryn (Russell) Kantor, Keith (Sally) and Kurt (Jeanne); eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband Irving in 2001; her parents; her siblings, Herbert (Mildred) Drews, Leo (Clarice) Drews, Elsie (Harold) Switz, Carl Birkholz, George (Dorothy) Birkholz, and Reuben (Mary) Birkholz.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 8, 2023, at 11:00, at Portland Lutheran Church in Cashton, WI. Pastor Pat Ziem will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends are invited for visitation 10:00 until the time of the service.
A memorial service will also be held in West Allis at a later date.
The Torkelson Funeral Home of Cashton, WI, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at http://www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
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