Elvina “Lovey” Dambach, age 104, passed away at the Pine View Nursing Home on July 4, 2025. Lovey was born in the town of Curran on May 23, 1921.
The family moved to the Village of Hixton when she was four years old. She attended the Hixton
schools and graduated with the Class of 1939. She was a member of the Pep Club, Prom
Queen, and Senior Class President. She received the D.A.R. award. She enjoyed roller skating
and spent a lot of time at the View Rink in Hatfield.
She worked as a telephone operator for the community telephone company. She worked in a
defense plant in Milwaukee during the war years. She calibrated circuit breakers for airplanes.
She returned home and worked at Mathew & Ruth hardware store.
She married Douglas Dambach on November 29, 1947. He built their nice home on Pine Street
where they raised their four children. She liked to bake bread and all the Norwegian specialties
for Christmas, which she shared with her family and friends. She also liked to crochet, knit, and
do crossword puzzles.
In August 1966, she was employed at Dadco Foods. They made the famous “Roma” pizzas.
She retired after 17 and a half years. She volunteered at the Tomah V.A. for 23 years.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church, U.M. Women Circle of Hope and the
American Legion auxiliary. She was a flag bearer for several years and took part in the
Memorial Day services at the Riverside Cemetery.
She is survived by daughters, Diane Dambach, Carol (Scott) Van Gorden, Janet (Brian)
Dobson; and son, Doug Dambach; four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; sister, Verna
(Don) Stine; sister-in-law, Brenda (Cleland) Wackerbarth; many nieces, nephews; and a special
neighbor, Suzanne Amo.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; six brothers, seven sisters-in-law, one
sister, and brother-in-law; one niece and three nephews; and twin brother and sister who died in
infancy.
A celebration of life will be held for Lovey on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the American
Legion Post #200 (421 State Hwy 54 Black River Falls, WI 54615) from 1:00- 4:00 p.m.
The Torgerson’s Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements, 715-284-4321.
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