Delores G. Soller

Delores G. Soller, age 89, passed away November 25, 2025 at Bethel Oaks in Viroqua, WI. She was born on September 15, 1936 in Middle Ridge, Wisconsin to the late Wenzel and Ida Kaiser.

Delores, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and a friend to all who knew her, passed away surrounded by the loved ones she spent her life giving to so freely.Born into a large and lively family, she was one of sixteen siblings—each of whom she loved fiercely and unconditionally. As a mother of five, she poured her heart into raising her children with patience, warmth, and an unwavering belief in becoming exactly who they were meant to be. Her family, especially her grandchildren, were the light of her life, and she embraced every moment spent with them.She was known everywhere for her beautiful smile—a smile people commented on so often, because it reflected the kindness, gentleness, and comfort she offered to anyone who needed it. She had a tender heart for her family, her friends, and every animal that crossed her path. She was the kind of person who was simply there—steady, dependable, and ready to help.Before her retirement, she cared deeply for the people she served as a Nursing Assistant, treating each person with dignity, compassion, and warmth. Earlier, during her years as a Food Service Supervisor at St. Francis Hospital, she shared her incredible talent for homemade meals, touching countless lives through the comfort and joy she brought to others. Cooking wasn’t just something she did—it was something she gave. Her meals became memories.She loved the simple joys of life: cooking, fishing, playing cards, going to the casino, rooting for the Packers and many hours of puzzling. She cherished spending time with her brothers, sisters, children, grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She loved laughing with her enormous family and surrounding herself with the pets she adored. She carried love into every space she entered, and in return, she was deeply loved by all who knew her.Her legacy lives on through her children, her grandchildren, her many brothers and sisters, and the countless hearts she touched with her kindness, humor, and grace. Though she leaves us with heavy hearts, she also leaves us with the gift of her example—a reminder to love deeply, smile often, and take care of one another.She will be missed beyond measure.

She is survived by her five children, Gail (Larry) Millas of Berwyn IL, Daniel (Cindy) Soller of La Crosse, Laura (Daniel) Steiger of La Crosse, Randy Soller of La Crosse, and Sandra (David) Tallman of Sun Prairie, WI; eleven grandchildren, Rachel Millas, Lauren (Arash) Millas Ghasemi, Tabitha (Christopher) Breen, Daniel (Marie) Soller, Christopher Soller, Amanda Ross (Aaron), Anthony (Sara) Steiger, Adam (Karen) Steiger, Alexander Steiger, Rebecca (Jeremy) Thompson, Rachel (Noah) Page; eighteen great-grandchildren, Lorenzo and Armando Ghasemi, Kinze, Gabriel, Waverly and Waylon Breen, Carson Soller, Lydia Wood, Austin (Audrey) Ross, Adeline and Ariella Ross, Rhianna, Jacqueline and Nathaniel Steiger, James, Asher and Axel Thompson and Adarius Steiger; one brother, Roger (Emmajean) of New Berlin WI; two sisters-in-law Dale Kaiser of West Allis WI, Irene Wing (Soller) of La Crosse WI; one brother-in-law; Paul Wagner of Dodge WI; her former daughter-in-law Teresa Perner, who remains a beloved member of the family; many loving nieces and nephews who considered her a second Mom; along with many friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband James; her parents; Wenzel and Ida (Fillner) Kaiser, eight brothers; LaVerne, Arnold (Butch), Bernard (Fritz), Lester, Robert, Walter, Lawrence, DuWayne Kaiser; five sisters-in-law; Mildred, Carol, Elsie, Geraldine, Surjean Kaiser; six sisters; Veronica Gerke, Evelyn Olson, Lorraine Wagner, Gladys Brown, Irene Olson, Martha Armstrong; five brothers-in-law; Ray Gerke, Gordon Olson, Ralph Brown, George Olson, Robert Armstrong; Father-in-law; John Soller; Mother-in-law; Anna Soller (Besl); four brothers-in-law; Walter, Leonard, Harold Soller, Robert Wing; three sisters-in-law; Jean Soller (Wing), MaryAnn Soller (Spika) and Mary Soller (Dresen).

An enormous thank you to the special caregivers at Bethel Oaks Memory Care in Viroqua, WI. They provided her with exceptional loving care and compassion throughout her residence there. In addition, we would like to express our appreciation to St. Croix Hospice for their guidance and support in recent months.

Visitation will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m., Monday, December 1, 2025 at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home, 200 West Avenue S., La Crosse, WI. A time for the sharing of memories will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Visitation will also be held from 9:00-10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral, 530 Main St., La Crosse with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, 3636 Mormon Coulee Road La Crosse. Luncheon to follow at the church.

Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

You may consider planting a tree in her memory. In her later years, on our frequent car rides, she became mesmerized by the wonder and beauty of trees.