Dora E. Pope, age 77 of Nekoosa, WI died Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids.

Dora was born October 10, 1927 to Edward Cedric and Martha (Musselman) Pope in Cortland, IL. She attended Bradley University in Illinois, where she graduated and became an elementary teacher. She taught for one year at Monroe School in Hinsdale, IL. She then went to the new Prospect School in Clarendon Hills, IL where she continued her teaching career for 31 years. She retired in 1984 and moved to the Nekoosa area. After her retirement, she ran an upholstery business for about 10 years. She also refurbished antiques, restored old cars, and ran a flea market. She spent her life learning new things and passing that knowledge on to others. She was a teacher until the end.

Dora was a member of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution and of the Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her father, Rev. E. Cedric Pope, her mother, Martha, and her brother, Dr. Cedric A. Pope. She leaves behind many close friends. She will be missed.

Services will be private.