Lou Ann "Louie" Dumke, age 66, passed away with family by her side on Thursday October 16, 2025, in Neenah, Wisconsin after battling cancer for 8 years. Louie was born on March 10, 1959, in Tilleda, Wisconsin to the late Lyle and Lorna (Klinner) Dumke. She worked at Kimberly-Clark in Neenah for 40 years as a machine operator. Louie was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Tilleda; where she served on the church council for many years. She loved her vacations with the Murray Family and Florida trips with Cory and Mike. Louie enjoyed playing cards, dominos, rummy, taking her mother to church and visiting with family. She bowled in a league for several years and played softball. Louie always gave a helping hand when anyone needed it.

Louie is survived by her fur babies, Floyd and Nelson; brothers, Larry (Lisa) Dumke and Lee (Jean) Dumke; nieces and nephews, Jesse Dumke, Mandi (Victor) Murray, Jay Richards, William (Beth) Dumke and  Michael (Rachel) Dumke; great-nieces and great-nephews, Avie Murray, Lolly Murray, Arlo Murray, Eli Dumke, Hudson Dumke and Zoey Dumke; best friend who was more like a sister, Cory (Mike) Keeney; aunts, Joy and Bonnie; godmother, Joan Wohler; and several cousins. She is further survived by numerous good friends and other relatives.

Louie is preceded in death by her parents, Lyle and Lorna Dumke; nephews, Curtis Dumke and Nathan Dumke; and grandparents, Charles and Edna Dumke and Louis and Anna Klinner.

A funeral service for Louie will be held at 11:00 am on Monday October 20, 2025, at Peace Lutheran Church in Tilleda with Vicar Jim Hartleben and Vicar Carolyn Jolitz officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 9:30 am until the time of service. Burial will be held at the Seneca Emmanuel Cemetery following the service. A memorial fund has been established for the Peace Lutheran Church Ladies Aid.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Cory for her friendship and support she gave Louie. Also thank you to Tim and Chris who helped take care of Floyd and Nelson.