Helen Doberstein

Doberstein, Helen nee Stroebe
Helen (Stroebe) Doberstein, 95, of Appleton passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Helen was born on December 25, 1913 to the late Frank and Anna (Nelson) Stroebe on Stroebe's Island. On May 22, 1935 she married Clarence Doberstein and together they owned and operated many supper clubs from the Weather Cock Supper Club in the state of New York, to the River Resort in Fremont and most recently the Stroebe Island Haven Supper Club from 1947 until 1969. Helen was also a real estate broker in the Fox Valley and was a long time member of the women's group of the Appleton Elks Club. She also liked to design houses. Helen is survived by her children Carol Bunnell, Dale, Joan (Daniel) Knaack, Appleton, grand children, Dan (Debbie) Knaack Jr., Neenah; Kent (Joanne) Knaack, Greenville; Beth Ann (Dan) Jurgenson, Town of Clayton; Blake (Brenda) Barrett, Waupaca; Lori (AJ) Trantor, Dale and Sheli Barrett, Appleton, 13 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Helen was preceded in death by her husband and three sisters. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 11:00AM at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, 537 N. Superior St. with Pastor Stephen Savides officiating. Entombment will be in the Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call on Wednesday July 22, 2009 from 10:00 AM until the time of services at the Funeral Home. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Baum and Dr. Mounajjed and the fourth floor staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
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537 N. Superior St
Appleton 739-1231
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