Vermelia Buchman

Vermelia "Babe" Vera Buchman (Doxtater), 88, born July 3, 1923 she lived a complete life before her passing on December 24, 2011 with her family by her side, daughter of the late Reuben and Wilhelmina (Skenandore) Doxtater.
Babe was raised primarily by her father Reuben and older sisters. They traveled about performing a vaudeville act. She slept while the family all played musical instruments with father Reuben jigging while jumping rope. She attended Sturgeon Bay Sebastian High School and was the baton leader of the marching band. During World War II, Babe was one of the original "Rosie the Riveters." She was a welder working along with her sister Velma in the Milwaukee area until the end of the war. She enjoyed square dancing with her husband Earl. She was a talented seamstress and made fashioned clothes for her entire family, her granddaughter Angie still holds her First Communion dress made by grandma. Her professional career included working at Tuttle Press out of Appleton for many years and later as a seamstress for the Oneida Wardrobe Dept. where she later retired. She enjoyed bowling with co-workers, friends and family. She liked to deer hunt and would often see her children and grandchildren harvest many deer on her home property in Black Creek. One of her most enjoyable past times was making porcelain dolls and ceramic pieces, firing them in her own kiln, painting them and making the doll clothes. Babe's dolls were the center of attention at numerous craft shows that she attended with her daughter Nancy. She stayed active in life, even in her later years. She was always ready and willing to take anyone in and her caring and warm approach in dealing with any situation could ease anyone's worries. She was a tremendous mother, grandmother, and friend beyond anyone's measurement. She was like a rock for her children and grandchildren and those that knew her. Babe held a personal and separate attachment to each of her children. While she is in a better place now, she will always have the unbreakable bond of love from her family and friends.
She raised and is survived by 9 children: Sharon Quimby (Kelly), Ron Kelly (Ricky), Nancy VanDen Heuvel (Kelly), Steve (Nancy) Kelly, Patricia Anderson (Buchman), Earl Buchman Jr. (Cindy), Mark Buchman, Christine (Jamie) Zellmer (Buchman), Christopher Buchman (Linda); she was a step-mother to Bobbie, Becky, Jim and Jane Buchman, Shirley Jannusch; half-sister, Cynthia (Ervin) Thompson; 20 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl; parents, Reuben Doxtater and Wilhelmina Skenandore; sisters: Velma, Valeria, Vernelda, Arlene Cornelius; brother, Vernon; son-in-law, Gary VanDen Heuvel; many uncles, aunts and cousins.
Friends may call at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Oneida on Thursday, December 29, 2011 from 9:30 AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM with Fr. John Chrysostom Katamba and Deacon Bobby Doxtator officiating. The Oneida Singers will perform at 10:30 AM. Burial will take place at Highland Memorial Park. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com
Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family with arrangements.
A thank you from the family to the Unity nurses who assisted her. A very special and more than appreciation can say, "Thank you," to son Mark who has assisted Babe over the years, especially the past few months that have been the most trying for her. Through thick and thin Mark was there. A heart felt thank you goes to Anna Johns Nursing home staff who watched over and cared for her, assisting her in her final time of need