Dorothy "Dotty" (Jungwirth) Wade, 77, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2023, at Country Villa in Omro after a courageous battle with Parkinson's with her family at her side. She was born September 8, 1945 to the late Joseph and Zona (Sweet) Jungwirth. Dotty attended Omro high school where she was a cheerleader and played oboe in the band. She graduated in the class of 1963, and she was able to attend her 60th class reunion which brought many smiles to her face.

On January 20th 1968 she married Ames Wade. They later divorced. Dotty worked at Wisconsin Bell later becoming ATT until her retirement. She enjoyed bowling, golfing, and playing cards with her lady friends but her favorite was playing cribbage with family and friends at Wedgewood. She also enjoyed running and participated in the Grunski Runski 5K for many years.

Dotty was a lifelong member of St. Mary Catholic Parish in Omro.

Dotty is survived by her daughter, Laura (Todd) Reuss of Winneconne; grandchildren, Tristan and Isabel Reuss; siblings, Joseph (Jenny) Jungwirth of Princeton, Cynthia (Dwight) Bruss of Omro, Steve (Kathy) Jungwirth of Omro, Suzanne Jungwirth of Omro, Rose (Tom) Allcox of Stoughton, Mary Jungwirth of Fond du Lac, Deb (Mark) Wallintin of Oshkosh, and Ron (Lawanda) Jungwirth of Omro; former husband, Ames (Linda) Wade; and many nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents, Dotty was preceded in death by siblings, Gloria (Arlin) Dunlop, James (Dianne) Jungwirth and Elizabeth Jungwirth.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday August 17th, at 11 am at St. Mary Catholic Church 730 Madison Ave, Omro, with Father Joe Mattern and Deacon Paul Vidmar officiating. Visitation will be at the church prior to the funeral from 9 am to 11 am.