DOROTHY RISTUBEN
DOROTHY RISTUBEN
The family of Dorothy Ristuben sadly announces her passing Jan. 9, 2024, at the Black River Falls Hospital.
Dorothy Ristuben was born May 5, 1930, in Black River Falls (BRF), WI, to Edwin Brown and Evelyn Thompson Brown. As a young child, she grew up on the farm in Snow Creek and attended Snow Creek Country School until the family moved into the house on South Third Street, which is now the site of the BRF Public Library. She graduated from BRF High School in 1948.
She married Tom Ristuben in BRF Sept. 22, 1950. In January 1952, they welcomed daughter, Karen Marie, to the family followed soon by son, Mark Thomas, in December 1954.
Dorothy grew up as a member of BRF United Methodist Church but became an active member of Evangelical Lutheran Church at her marriage.
Dorothy is survived by her husband of 73 years, Tom; and their children, Karen (Kurt) Konkol of DeForest, WI; son Mark (Sherri Diamon) of Onalaska; grandchildren Kris (Jodi) Konkol and Kim (Ryan) Blount; and great-grandchildren Peyton Konkol, Casey Konkol, Wyatt Blount and Alex Blount, all of DeForest. She is further survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents; infant sister Phyllis; other siblings Janette (Tom) Morgan, Phillip “Dud” (Faye) Brown, Sydney Brown, who was killed in the World War ll, Duane “Jack” (Arlene) Brown and Kathryn “Dolly” Hutchens.
Funeral services were conducted at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Black River Falls, WI, at noon Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. John Gaier, family friend, officiated. Friends and family were invited to visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Following the service, a lunch was held. Masks were required for all in the receiving line.
Memorials may be given to Interfaith in Black River Falls or to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Black River Falls.
Dorothy was a strong, determined, caregiving soul. She will be missed.
The Torgerson’s Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements, 715-284-4321.