Dorothy L Tautges, of Wausau WI, passed away November 13th, 2025, at age 78. She was born January 22, 1947.

Dorothy is survived by her husband of 57 years Arthur Tautges, her children, Timothy, Theodore (Kay) and Kimberly (Matthew Wasmundt), her grandchildren Tyler, Ryan, Amanda (Maverick King), Dr. Seth Tautges, Aidan, Samantha and Gavin Wasmundt and ten great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Hilton and Genevieve Rusch, her grandson Jeremy, and her nine brothers and sisters.

Dorothy was a loving wife, mother of three, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She loved gardening, sewing and music. She was passionate about using her sewing skills to provide joy for others and will be greatly missed.

Mid-Wisconsin Cremation Society is currently assisting the family. Online condolences can be made at MWCS.WS.