Born March 31, 1936 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Dorothy was the daughter of Dean Adkins and Hattie (Kadereit) Adkins. Dorothy was a 1954 graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School, Council Bluffs. Shortly after graduation she met and ultimately married Donald E. Levenhagen of Vincennes, Indiana on June 21, 1958. They were blessed with six children.
Dorothy and Don moved to St. Louis, Missouri where Don was studying at the Missouri Synod Concordia Seminary. In 1959 as a new minister's wife Dorothy relocated with Don to serve churches in Almond, Wisconsin and Shelbyville, Indiana. In 1966 they relocated a final time to serve at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fremont, Nebraska where they made their ''forever home''.
As a young farm girl, Dorothy helped on the farm by driving tractors, taking care of livestock, and doing anything that helped with the family farm. This background is what rooted her love and passion for gardening. From vegetables to LOTS of flowers, she was in her happy place every time she touched the soil. She also loved to bake and make her famously sought after scotcharoos. Most of all she loved family events, going to her beloved Council Bluffs spending time with her sister, Carol, and attending her grandchildren's many activities.
Dorothy's working years included Mutual of Omaha, in home daycare, Hormel cafeteria, Trinity Lutheran Church Daycare, and many election years in the Dodge County Clerk office.
Survivors include her sons, Timothy (Jasy) Levenhagen of Fremont, Nebraska, and Donald D. (Ginger) Levenhagen of Indianapolis, Indiana; Daughters Becky Dabkowski of Greencastle, Indiana, Beth (Scott) Doht of Lyons, Nebraska, Kris (Greg) Kavan of North Bend, Nebraska, and Bonus Daughter, our #7 Stephanie Buchholz of Elkhorn, Nebraska; 21 Grandchildren and 22 Great Grandchildren; sister, Carol Adkins McKinley; Brother-in-law Fritz (Joyce) Levenhagen; Sister-in-law Linda Canada, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don; son, Mark Levenhagen; grandchildren, Jeremy Hobson, Matthew Doht, Jacob Levenhagen and, Lakynn Rief; brothers, Robert Adkins, Richard Adkins, and Leroy Adkins.
Visitation will be Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont, from 4pm to 7pm. The funeral service will be 11am, Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1546 N. Luther Road, Fremont, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Center, Fremont.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(5)
Lois McMullen
Lincoln, NE Tuesday, February 20, 2024 To the Levenhagen family: My prayers and sympathy. May the memories you share sustain you. Sincerely, Lois McMullenBernard & Diane Larson
North Bend, NE Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Our sympathy and prayers are with all of her family and loved ones.God bless - Bernard & Diane Larson
Matthew Levenhagen
Pearland, TX Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Aunt Dorothy was just the best! She was always doing what she could to help anyone! She was the “scotcharoo” queen! So very thankful that she was in my life! Prayers for my cousins and family! You left this world a better place! Well done Aunt Dorothy!! Well done indeed! All love ❤️ MatthewJerry and Kathy Denker
Fremont, NE Monday, February 19, 2024 Dorothy was a very special lady and always had a ready smile and hug for you. Our sincere sympathies to the family.Janice larsrn
Blair, NE Sunday, February 18, 2024 Beth and family....So sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs