Dorothy Visger

Dorothy Janie Visger, age 90, of Dairyland, WI, passed away on December 20, 2017 at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN. Dorothy was born on August 8, 1927 in Eagle River, WI, to parents, Julia (Corbin) and Vernon Hughes. The eldest of seven children, she attended school in Dairyland. On March 9, 1946, Dorothy was united in marriage to Marvin Visger in Carlton, MN. Over the years, Dorothy was employed by various places, but her favorite was driving school bus for the Webster School District. Dorothy enjoyed fishing, bird watching, berry picking and mushrooming. But above all else, Dorothy loved her grandchildren and spending time visiting with her family. Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Marvin; infant brother, Harry; siblings: Johnny Hughes and Hazel Johnson; infant grandson; and granddaughter, Beth Visger. Dorothy is survived by her children: Gene (Lola) Visger, Harriet (Clark) Erickson, Rodney (Kim) Visger, Timothy (Gail) Visger, Gregory (Julie) Visger, Julie (Steve) Yezek; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; siblings: Verna (Herb) Magnuson, Glen (Janice) Hughes, Bob (Rita) Hughes and Ed Hughes; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at 11:00am at the Northland Community Center in Cozy Corner with Richard Gustafson officiating. A luncheon will follow. Interment will be held at a later date at Riverhill Cemetery in Dairyland. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com