Dorothy May Nieuwenhuis, 87 of Wausau passed away peacefully at Our House in Wausau on July 26, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born to the late Fredrich and Myrtle (Randall) Bender on July 19, 1935. Dot worked at and retired from Wausau Insurance. Some of her favorite times were spending time with Bob and her family and many friends on Lake Seventeen in Hazelhurst. You could often find her soaking in the sun on the dock while Bob was trying to catch their next meal. Grand children and great grand children brought her great joy. She attended many of their events and was never hesitant to spoil them. She had a special bond with ALL of them. She is survived by her three children, David (Laurie) of Wausau, Dan (Ginger) of Tomahawk, Dawn (Dan) Detert of Wausau, grandchildren, Krystal, D.J., Dana, Jessica, Jason, Dylan, Drew, Halee, Carli, 6 great grandchildren, brother Leslie (Carol) Kufhal, Phelps, WI, sister Charolotte Laffin, Three Lakes, WI, brother-in-law Tom (Bette) Nieuwenhuis, sister-in-law Barb Bender. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert who pass on October 21, 2016, and brother Fritz Bender. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at John J. Buettgen Funeral Home 948 Grand Ave., Schofield. Friends and family may gather from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:30 p.m. Chaplin Mark Lewis will be officiating. Dorothy will be entombed at a later date at Restlawn Cemetery. John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com