Dorraine "Dorry" Pirk Waller (nee: Smith), age 60, passed away at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa on Monday, February 17, 2025.

Dorry was born in Racine to George and Beverly (nee: Greene) Smith. She was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years at the Sheridan Medical Complex. Among her interests, Dorry loved working in the garden; worshipping the sun whenever she could; watching her beloved Green Bay Packers and professional wrestling; always found time to spend with her dogs; drove her Mitsubishi G4 all over town; and was a strong woman who spoke her mind.

Surviving are her daughters, Katherine Pirk (Sean Swanson) and Melissa (Tim) Patton; grandchildren, Noah, Gage, Angel and Noelle; former husband and best friend, Craig Pirk; 3 brothers, 3 sisters, 3 sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Dorry was preceded in death by her parents, George and Beverly; Craig's parents; and a brother-in-law.

Service Details

A visitation and time of sharing will be held for Dorry in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 10:00AM – 11:00AM. Interment will follow at Union Grove Memorial Cemetery, 5115 S. Colony Avenue/US Highway 45, Union Grove.

Memorial Suggestions

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Dorry's family.