Dorothy (nee: Uhlir) Damaschke, 82, passed away at St. Mary’s Medical Center on Friday, January 7, 2000.

Mrs. Damaschke was born in Racine on August 26, 1917 to Joseph and Henrietta (nee: Schrader) Uhlir and had been a lifelong resident. She was married for 50 years to Herman R. Damaschke. Mr. Damaschke preceded her in death on March 10, 1989.

Mrs. Damaschke was a very active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. She was also a very active volunteer at Lincoln Lutheran and the Lincoln Lutheran Apartment Complex as well as the Salvation Army. Mrs. Damaschke played with the Racine Belles of the Women’s Professional Baseball League and was very active in all sports.

Survivors include her three sons and daughters-in-law, six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a sister-in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Mrs. Damaschke were held at Redeemer Luthern Church in Racine on January 11, 2000, at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Kastner officiating. Interment took place in Graceland Cemetary. Memorials have been suggested to Redeemer Lutheran Church or the Weaver Recreational Facility at Lincoln Luthern.