Deanna Pearl Buelow-Dickmann

Deanna Pearl Buelow-Dickmann, of Townsend, formally of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30th at St. Vincent Hospital, in Green Bay, WI. She was born on February 28, 1941 to her late parents, Vearle E. Durbin and Jesse Durbin-Wittke in Rhinelander, WI. Deanna was 2 years old when her father had passed and moved to Milwaukee, WI when she was 7 years old. She attended school up to the age of 15 where she worked in 3 different butcher shops. At the age of 17 she got married to her late husband, Albert Buelow on October 18, 1958. Together they raised 3 wonderful children, Greg, Vickie and Kevin. In 1971 Al and Deanna set out on an adventure to lease out a tavern called the Hutch, as their lease came to an end, they decided to buy another tavern down the road. The Bridge Inn was established in 1976 and was a 2nd home to many where Deanna developed many friendships and considered her patrons as extended family. In 2009 Deanna moved to Townsend, WI where she moved to her forever home.

Deanna was a loving mom, grandma and great grandma and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was a member of the American Legion Rose-Harms Auxiliary. Deanna enjoyed many activities such as bowling, playing bingo, decorating for all holidays at the tavern and cooking, she was famous for her tacos and chicken soup. When Deanna retired and moved to Townsend; she enjoyed her time watching the deer and turkeys come through the yard and the occasional black bear. She was an animal lover and had several dogs as pets, her late dog Lexi was her joy and companion.

Deanna is survived by her 2 children: Greg (Petra) & Kevin (Gail); 5 grandchildren: Joshua (Dominique), Tiffanie (Jason), Matthew, Travis (Stephanie), Austin (Anna); her sister Valerie and great-grandchildren. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, son-in-law, family and friends.

Deanna is preceded in death by her 1st husband Albert and 2nd husband Terry; her parents Vearle and Jesse; daughter, Vickie; and further preceded in death by her brother, brother-in-law, nephew and son-in-law.

Funeral services will be held at Mueller Funeral Home & Crematory 979 N. Green Bay Rd. Grafton on Friday May 5, 2023 – 2:30 PM. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 12:00 PM – 2:15 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity of your choice are appreciated. Online condolences may be sent to www.muellerfuneralhome.com