Doris M. Dachel

Doris M. Dachel, 86, of Chippewa Falls, passed away with family by her side on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls.

Doris was born June 30, 1932 in Augusta, the daughter of Lester and Evelyn (Olson) Setzer. She was employed at Our Lady of Victory Memorial Hospital in Stanley for 15 years. She also worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls and the Eau Claire County Hospital in Eau Claire.

In 1955, Doris married Earl J. Smith and was later divorced. On December 29, 1962 Doris married Clarence Dachel at St. James the Greater Catholic Church in Eau Claire.

Doris's favorite pastime was putting puzzles together, but most of all her faith was very important to her as were family and friends.

Doris is survived by a stepdaughter, Rebecca Smith; two brothers, Ed (Shirley) Setzer of Sheboygan and Carl Setzer of Altoona; sisters-in-law, Jeanine Setzer of Boyd and Cathy Setzer of Eau Claire; brother-in-law, Laverne Hakes of Chippewa Falls; and many nieces and nephews.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence on July 27, 1994; a baby boy, Harold Alfred Dachel; her parents; two brothers, Allen and John Setzer; three sisters, Elsie Gindt, Barb Hakes and Carol Mayer; and two brothers-in-law, Robert Gindt and Roger Mayer.

Doris and her husband, Clarence will long be remembered for bringing joy to many area children over the years, as Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 29 at St. Peter’s Church in Tilden. Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Gorman will be celebrant of the funeral Mass. Interment will be beside her husband, Clarence and baby, Harold in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Tilden.

Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 29 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Tilden.

AFTER SERVICE NOTICE:

Funeral services for Doris M. Dachel were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 29 at St. Peter’s Church in Tilden.

Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Gorman was celebrant of the funeral Mass assisted by Deacon Dan Rider. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Music during the Mass was provided by Nancy Haley and the St. Peter’s Funeral Choir. Readings were given by Mike Stoffel.

Casket bearers were Jeff Gindt, Jim Hakes, George Mayer, Michelle Otto, Larry and Randy Setzer.