Delores “Dee Dee” Counter, age 96 of Rhinelander, died Thursday, March 19, 2020, at the Seasons of Life Hospice in Woodruff, surrounded by family. She was born Oct. 11, 1923, in Rhinelander to John and Cora (Johnson) Petta.

She is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Bruce) Kotarski; two grandchildren; many Godchildren.

Dee Dee was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond “Babe” Counter; sisters, Lorraine Krouze, Deana Naug and Jean Tallier; and her brother, Jack Petta.

Funeral services are on hold until the passing of the current situation. Visitation and funeral services will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church at a later date. At this time she will be laid to rest next to her husband in the Forest Home Cemetery. (Carlson Funeral Home)