Dorothy J. Buckley Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dorothy J. Buckley, 95, of Menomonie passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, at Comforts of Home in Menomonie. Dorothy is now at peace with her Lord and Savior in her Heavenly Home. Dorothy Jessie Jensen was born to Dorothea (Hansen) and Jesse Jensen in Daneville, WI. She was baptized and confirmed at Calvary (Daneville) Lutheran Church. She attended Twin Hill Elementary School and graduated from Dunn County Aggie High School. Dorothy then completed a two year teaching degree from the Dunn County Teacher’s College. She taught at Iron Creek Rural School, Family Learning Center and did some substitute teaching. Dorothy served as 4-H club leader for Blanchard 4-H Club for several years. She also taught Sunday school at Peace Lutheran Church for 17 years and served in Circle. Dorothy married Harold W. Buckley at Peace Lutheran Church in 1941. She and her husband Harold lived on three farms and then moved to Tainter Lake and lived there for 30 years. Dorothy also lived at Tantara Apts. in Menomonie, Potter’s Assisted Living, and currently was residing at Comforts of Home in North Menomonie. Dorothy enjoyed and was a great fan of anything her family did. She also belonged to a stitch and chatter group and bridge club for over 30 years. She made many quilts, afghans, counted cross stitch pictures for herself and her family, gold leafing and punch embroidery. She enjoyed antiques and restoring antiques to enjoy in her home. Harold and Dorothy enjoyed traveling and took a trip every year of their marriage. Dorothy’s family was her great pride and joy. She is survived by her children, Jerry (Rowena) Buckley, Rice Lake; Lynn Buckley, Eau Claire; and Lynda Bundy, Menomonie. Her grandchildren are Kari Merritt (Jay,) Cindy Buckley, JR Buckley (Angie,) Pat Bundy (Laura,) Kip Bundy (Tracey,) Brook Bundy, Brett Buckley (Libby) and Todd Buckley (Jenna). Great-grandchildren: Andy Merritt, Jake Merritt, Kate Merritt Holtzman (Matt), Emma Buckley, Josie Buckley, Parker Buckley, Peyton Buckley, Kira Bundy, Rob Bundy, Raina Bundy, PJ Bundy, Tainter Bundy, Durand Bundy, Ella Bundy, Graham Buckley, Vincent Buckley, Davis Buckley and Tessa Buckley. Great-great-grandchildren: Klay Merritt, Makenzie Holtzman and Reed Merritt. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Buckley, her daughter-in-law, Peggy Buckley, and her son-in-law, Bob Bundy. A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with Pastor Kristine Stedje officiating. There will be visitation at the church one hour prior to the service. Lunch will be served after the service. Dorothy will be cremated and burial will be a private family ceremony at Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Menomonie. Olson Funeral Home of Menomonie is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, family and friends may give memorials to The Comforts of Home activities programming, of Menomonie, or other area of their choice.

Dorothy J. Buckley

July 11, 1920 - November 25, 2015