Naomi C. “Dollie” Dickrell passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at her home in Sheboygan. She was 85 years old.
Dollie was born to Ole and Clara (Hanson) Reppe on June 26, 1940, at the family home in Stanley, WI. She graduated from Stanley High School, where she was active in cheerleading, band, pep band, and was proud to be crowned Miss Stanley 1957-1958. She went on to study at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN.
Dollie proudly raised 3 sons while working for Sheboygan Area School District as a Teacher’s Assistant. She spent 25 years working for the SASD in many facets including the Head Start program within the district building, Jefferson and Longfellow Elementary Schools, and both North and South High Schools, before retiring in 2004.
Faith was an important part of Dollie’s life. She was a mentor for Confirmation students, enjoyed being involved in church circles, providing community meals, and in the quilting group. As a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church for 55 years, she sang in the Senior Choir while directing the Children’s Choir. In addition, Dollie is a former member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Stanley, WI, where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choirs there, too.
Dollie was extremely proud of her Norwegian heritage, and was a charter member of the Sons of Norway Club where she served as President for 3 years and participated in the annual Lutefisk dinner for over 20 years.
Dollie is survived by her sons: Eric (Clair) Waters of Spruce Head, ME, and Stuart, FL, Paul (Doreen) Waters of Lakewood, CO, and Jamie (Katie) Dickrell of Manitowoc; grandchildren Kasie (Dylan) Waters, Kyle Waters, Courtney Waters, Emily Waters, and Braden and Benson Dickrell; sister-in-law Ruth Reppe; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many wonderful friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings: Rev. John Reppe, Janet Benson, Rev. Paul Reppe, James Reppe and Robert Reppe; and former husbands, Elwood Waters and David Dickrell.
Dollie was beloved by all who knew her and left a lasting impression with those she met on only a few occasions. Her kindness and positive outlook will be greatly missed!
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Sheboygan, at a later date in the Spring of 2026. She will be laid to rest beside her family at Evergreen Cemetery in Stanley, WI.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Peter Lutheran Church, 2104 Geele Avenue, Sheboygan, WI 53083.
The family would like to thank her St. Peter Lutheran Church family for their continuous support and friendship.
Wenig Funeral Home – Sheboygan Falls (920-467-3431) is assisting the family with arrangements. Please visit www.wenigfh.com for online condolences.
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