Obituary of Audrey L. Dibble

Audrey L. Dibble, age 76, of Wisconsin Rapids, went home to be with her Lord the morning of Saturday, January 23, 2016. Service will be 11:00 A.M. on January 30, 2016 at Calvary Baptist Church. Rev. Jonathan Jenks and Rev. Jack Austin will officiate. Entombment will be at Forest Hill Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home and again at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday until the time of service at the church. Audrey was born on June 1, 1939 in Milwaukee to Hillis and Gladys (Fiala) Blanchard. When she was five years old the family moved to a farm in Pittsville. Audrey attended school in Pittsville where she met her high school sweetheart Ray Dibble; she graduated in 1957. Audrey and Ray were married on June 14, 1958 and were blessed with four children: David, Daniel, Kim and Dennis. In 1968 the couple relocated to Kellner to raise their family. Audrey was a teacher's aide, librarian aide, playground aide and a Cub Scout Pack leader. Audrey worked a combined 25 years as a preschool teacher at B&J and Montessori. The family hosted three foreign exchange students over the years. When Ray and Audrey's children were grown, they moved to Wisconsin Rapids. Audrey was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist church where she served as an AWANA Leader and Deaconess. Audrey loved her church and enjoyed ministering to and visiting the elderly at nursing homes. Although she struggled with rheumatoid arthritis for 26 years and cancer for 2 years Audrey never lost her faith and sunny disposition. Audrey loved working on crafts, knitting, reading, and working in her flower gardens, playing cards and games. Her favorite pastime was spending quality time with her husband, four children, seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. Audrey and Ray also enjoyed spending 15 winters in Tucson, AZ and two winters in Gulf Shores, AL. Audrey is survived by her loving husband Ray, children: David (Valerie) Dibble of Houston, TX, Daniel Dibble of Nekoosa, Kim (Scott) Ainsworth of Green Bay, Dennis (Kimberly) Dibble of Fort Madison, IA; grandchildren: Shawn Dibble, Rochelle (Juan) Saldana, Michelle (Alex) Bretl, BreAnna Dibble, Ian (Faith) Ainsworth, Isaac (Ashley) Ainsworth, and Cameron Kandel; great-grandchildren: Alivia, Caleb, Mackenzie and Maverick Bretl, Makayla Hegeman, Scarlett Saldana; sister, Lois (Fred) Orgel; sister-in-law Pat (Lynn Blanchard) Day; dear foreign exchange student Jacks (Holly) Lee as well as numerous family, church family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Lynn Blanchard. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to those who showered Audrey with their love, kindness and personal care during her last days: Samantha, Barbie, Mary and Mariah with Ministry Hospice and Xee with Ministry Living Well. In lieu of flowers, monetary memorials will be gifted to Mission Projects in Audrey's memory.