Dolores C. Nihles, 88, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Dolores was born on February 14, 1936 in Potosi, Wisconsin, daughter of Sylvester “Jim” and Viola (Reuter) Pluemer. She was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Nihles on September 4, 1956 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Platteville. He preceded her in death on February 26, 2016.

As a young lady Dolores worked for Dr. Cunningham as a house keeper. She worked along side Bob farming in Lancaster and later at Lima Union for many years, raising her five children. She later worked for a while at Land's End and UW-Platteville. Dolores enjoyed refinishing furniture and occasionally going to the casino.

Dolores is survived by her four children, Bobby Nihles, Patty (Gregg) Hinkley, Lois (Tom) Brown and Betty Nihles-Davis; one grandson, Niles (Breanna) Davis; two great-grandchildren, Felicity and Archer Davis; three sisters, Doris Stark, Marie (Norm)Kemnitzer, and Velma (Jerry) Grimes; three brothers, Delbert (Donna) Pluemer, Baldy (Bev) Pluemer and Norbert Pluemer; sisters-in-law, Marie Kratochwill, Kathryn Pluemer and Judy Henry; brother-in-law, Merlyn Nihles and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, daughter, Sharon Nihles, her parents, and brothers, Loel and Francis, sister-in-law, Bonnie Pluemer.

Funeral services will be at Noon, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Pastor Mary Ann Floerke will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Dolores Nihles

February 14, 1936 - March 26, 2024

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