Prudence A. Doxtator, 93, of Oneida , passed away Thursday evening, May 21, 2009 at local hospital. The daughter of the late Frederick and Lydia (Doxtator) Bennett was born October 15, 1915 in the Town of Hobart. Prudy attended boarding school in Tomah, WI The Flandreau Indian School in S.D., and UW River Falls. She married Roman "Domey" Doxtator in 1949 and he preceded her in death on May 4, 1971.
Prudy was a long-time dedicated member of the Oneida Indian Singers. She made many trips with the Singers, including the concert appearance at the National Memorial Shrine in Washington and at Ebeneezer Lutheran Church in Chicago.
Prudy was involved in the Elderly Feeding Program in Oneida, and worked as librarian for years at the Oneida Library. She had worked at Morgan's Store and Schroeder's Store from where she retired the first time. She was also an active member of Holy Apostles Church in Oneida, and throughout the entire Oneida community.
She is survived by one daughter, Alberta and Gerald L. Metoxen, Oneida, one son, Kenneth House, Connecticut, and two special Grandchildren, Kim House, Sr. and Misty Dawn House, and several Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren and Special Friend Richard Ackley of Mole Lake, WI. She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, Diane Thiesen.
Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 Monday, May 25, 2009 at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere. Oneida Hymn Singers will sing after 6:30 pm. Parish Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Monday morning until the procession leaves for church. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday at Holy Apostles Episcopal Church, Freedom Road, Oneida, with Mother Krista Henning and Deacon Edmund Powless, officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Doxtator family.