Doris H. Sturges

Obituary

Doris Henrietta Sturges was born on November 9, 1928, at her grandparent’s, Albert and Marea Zumach, home in Acoma Township, rural Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was the daughter of George and Ruth (Zumach) Boller. Doris was baptized as an infant on December 9, 1928, by Pastor W.G. Voigt, at Evangelica Immanuel Lutheran Church in Acoma Township, and later confirmed in her faith as a youth March 26, 1942, by Reverend R.W. Schulze, at Friedens Lutheran Church (now Peace Lutheran Church) in Hutchinson. She received her education at District 58, Darwin, and Hutchinson, and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 1946. Doris furthered her education at Hutchinson Area Vocational School (now Ridgewater College) in Hutchinson.

Doris married Archie C. Bishman in 1951, and assisted Archie on their farm. This marriage was blessed with four children, MaryAnn, Gary, Lee, and Lisa.

On March 23, 1973, Doris was united in marriage to Delmer Sturges at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Brookings, South Dakota, by Reverend Roger Fisher. They resided in Hutchinson. Doris and Delmer shared 44 years of marriage prior to the passing of Delmer on July 28, 2017.

Doris was employed Quast Furniture in Hutchinson and later worked as a bank teller and bookkeeper for First National Bank in Hutchinson. She assisted Delmer on the farm and at Delmer Sturges Truck Sales. Doris retired in 1981. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and their Dorcas Club. Doris was also a member of the McLeod County Homemakers Group, Red Hat Society, and 4-H Leader with Lynn Hustlers Club.

Doris enjoyed dancing, bingo, and playing cards. She also enjoyed traveling and visiting. Doris cherished holiday get-togethers and spending time with her family, grandchildren, and friends.

Doris passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Hutchinson Health, at the age of 96 years.

Blessed be her memory.

Doris is survived by her:
Children, Gary Bishman and his partner Barbara Allen of Sun City West, AZ;
Lee Bishman of Becker, MN,
Lisa Wichterman and her husband, Greg of Woodbury, MN;
4 Granddaughters, Heather Deeney, Bridget Bishman, Vanessa (Luke) Hemmingsen, Jocelyn (Jared) Zajicek;
4 Great-grandchildren;
Brother, Franklin Boller and his wife, Alice of Hutchinson, MN;
Sisters, Shirley Klitzke and her husband, Arden of Waverly, MN,
Jean Fussy and her husband, Robert of Crystal, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.

Doris is preceded in death by her Parents, George and Ruth Boller; First Husband, Archie Bishman; Second Husband, Delmer Sturges; Daughter, MaryAnn Bishman; Daughters-in-law, Kathleen Bishman, Jenny Bishman.