Doloris Ruth Wire

Dolores Ruth Wire was born on December 2, 1918 in Athens, WI, the daughter of Eugene and Mert (Buley) Westfall.  She moved to the Gordonsville area as a child and attended school in Glenville.  Dee graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1936. During, WWII, Dee worked in Des Moines for an ordinance factory helping the war effort.  On September 24, 1950 she was united in marriage to Leland Wire in Albert Lea.  Dee was an active member of the United Methodist Church and a circle member.  She belonged to the Albert Lea Senior Citizens.  Dee enjoyed sports of all kinds especially golf and bowling.  She was an avid Minnesota Twins fan.  Other interests she had include bird watching and playing bridge.  Blessed be her memory.
Survivors include her son Tony and his wife Paula Wire of Glenville; grandchildren Keiffer Wire, Kallee Wire, and Cari Westphal; a great-granddaughter, and nephew Craig Larson.
Dee was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Leland, an infant daughter, her brother Archie Westfall, and her sister Elaine Larson.
Dee' family would like to thank the staff of St. John's Lutheran Home for the excellent care she received there.