Dorothy Jean Du Prey Nee Biefield

Family and friends are invited to an informal Memorial Service to be held Sunday, February 13, 2011, at 3:30PM at The Berkshire Senior Community (1004 Beech St., Grafton) in the Community Room, for Dorothy Jean Du Prey (nee Biefield) who passed away peacefully on February 3, 2011, at the age of 88 years. Fellowship and refreshments to follow the service. Dorothy has been laid to rest at Wisconsin Memorial Park next to her beloved husband of over 65 years, Clem, who preceded her in death on August 7, 2010.Mueller Funeral Home & Crematory of Grafton has assisted the family. Dorothy was born in Milwaukee at Trinity Hospital on June 11, 1922, the daughter of the late Edwin and Agnes (nee Colt) Biefield. She graduated from Riverside High School in Milwaukee. Dorothy married Clemens Clem W. L. Du Prey on October 14, 1944. Dorothy and Clem were apartment managers in Grafton for many years. Dorothy managed the office while Clem took care of all of the maintenance. In younger days, as a mother of 5 at the time, Dorothy was a foster parent for newborn babies until adoptive parents could be found. At one point she took on 3 babies in need at the same time. Dorothy was a dedicated mother with a heart for God and the ministry. She also worked with youth groups at her church. Because Dorothy was a woman with a heart for God, she was always a positive influence to those around her. She acted as the Secretary for the residents at The Berkshire Senior Community where she lived for 8 years. Dorothy had many friends with whom she enjoyed fellowship. She also enjoyed playing cards with her card club friends. Dorothy is survived by her children: Richard (Margaret) Du Prey, Charles (Vicki) Du Prey, Bonnie Barnes, Ronald (Donna) Du Prey, Betty (Daniel) Maas and Kevin Du Prey. She is further survived by 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, other relatives and many special friends. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association appreciated. Cemetery: Wisconsin Memorial Park 13235 W. Capitol Dr. Brookfield, WI (map/driving directions) Service: Amemorial service will be held Sunday, February 13, 2011, at 3:30PM at The Berkshire Senior Community, 1004 Beech St. Grafton, in the Community Room.Refreshments and fellowship to follow the service.