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Posted at findagrave.com: Dorothy L. Sherwin, age 81, of Platteville, died on Apr. 8, 2004, at Southwest Health Center Hospital, Platteville. She was born on July 7, 1922, in rural Grant County, the daughter of John and Cleo (Trenary) Ludwig. She graduated from Platteville High School in 1941. Dorothy was united in marriage on Sept. 17, 1941, in Platteville to Raymond Sherwin, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 22, 1991. She worked at the Burgess Battery Factory and was a school bus driver for many years. She also was employed at One Hour Martinizing until her retirement. Her greatest passion was her children, and she was a very devoted mother and wife. She is survived by six children, Judy (Bill) Schmidt of Platteville, Virginia (David) Johnston of Belvidere, Ill., Bill (Lois) Sherwin of Albany, Deborah Lamb of Platteville, Stephen (Cherise) Sherwin of Bradenton, Fla., and Tim (Penny) Sherwin of Platteville; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and a sister, Carol Blindert of Platteville. She was also preceded in death by a son, Robert, in 1990; and a brother, Robert Ludwig. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Apr. 12, 2004, at the Platteville United Methodist Church, Platteville. The Rev. Sarah Johnsen will officiate. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call on Apr. 11, 2004, from 4-8 p.m. at the Bendorf Funeral Home, Platteville, or from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday at the Church. The Bendorf Funeral Home is serving the family.

Birth	7 Jul 1922	Grant Co., Wisconsin
Residence	1930	Lima, Grant Co., Wisconsin
Residence	1935	Same House
Residence	1940	Lima Town, Grant Co., Wisconsin
Marriage	17 Sep 1941	Platteville, Grant Co., Wisconsin - Raymond Joseph Sherwin
Death	8 Apr 2004	Platteville, Grant Co., Wisconsin
Obituary	9 Apr 2004	Dubuque Co., Iowa
Obituary	10 Apr 2004	Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Burial		Hillside Cemetery, Platteville, Grant Co., Wisconsin
Occupation		She worked at the Burgess Battery Factory and was a school bus driver for many years. She also was employed at One Hour Martinizing until her retirement.
LifeSketch		Dorothy L. Sherwin, age 81, of Platteville, died on Apr. 8, 2004, at Southwest Health Center Hospital, Platteville. She was born on July 7, 1922, in rural Grant County, the daughter of John and Cleo (Trenary) Ludwig. She graduated from Platteville High School in 1941. Dorothy was united in marriage on Sept. 17, 1941, in Platteville to Raymond Sherwin, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 22, 1991. She worked at the Burgess Battery Factory and was a school bus driver for many years. She also was employed at One Hour Martinizing until her retirement. Her greatest passion was her children, and she was a very devoted mother and wife. She is survived by six children, Judy (Bill) Schmidt of Platteville, Virginia (David) Johnston of Belvidere, Ill., Bill (Lois) Sherwin of Albany, Deborah Lamb of Platteville, Stephen (Cherise) Sherwin of Bradenton, Fla., and Tim (Penny) Sherwin of Platteville; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and a sister, Carol Blindert of Pl

Spouse

Raymond Joseph Sherwin (1918 - 1991)

Father	John "Jack" W. Ludwig Jr. (1890 - 1970)
Mother	Cleo Trenary (1894 - 1977)
Sibling	Carol J Ludwig (1935 - )