Dorothy enjoyed bowling, golfing and people in general. She belonged to numerous card clubs, was a member of the St. Catherine's Guild and St. Lawrence Catholic Church. She had also belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Scribner Extension Club.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Melvin in 1978, a son Thomas in 1962 and 3 sisters.
Survivors:
Son - Stephen and wife Mary Wolsleger of Lincoln
Daughter - Patricia Patton of Lincoln
10 grandchildren
13 great grandchildren
Sister-in-law - June Schulz of Newport, WA
The funeral mass will be Saturday 10:00am at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Scribner. The Rev. Vitalis Anyanike will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Ridgeley Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the St. Elizabeth Hospital Hospice in Lincoln and St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Scribner. Visitation will be Friday from 3pm to 8pm with the family receiving friends from 6pm to 7pm at St. Lawrence. A rosary/wake service will be held at 7pm also at the church. Visitation will continue 1 hour before the service at the church.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences(4)
Joan Wolsleger Ramey
Ames, IA Saturday, September 12, 2009 I saw Dorothy in Kingman AZ in 1996 and again in 1998 when i came to Scribner for a class reunion. My condolences to Stephen and Pat. Steve, I remember seeing you in Kingman also. It was a nice 50th for Marge and Charlie along with June. A mini family get together....Take care. Joan Wolsleger RameyVicki Dearmin Geisler
Lincoln, NE Thursday, September 3, 2009 Dear Stephen and Pat, I was sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I did not know she lived in Lincoln. I am sure you will both miss her. My father passed away in 2008 and my son in 2004 and I know how much loved ones are missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Vicki Dearmin GeislerTristen at Village Manor
Lincoln, NE Friday, September 4, 2009 Dorothy will be deeply missed around here! We are all so blessed to be able to have been part of her life. Her spirit was so contagious and she touched all she came in contact with. Thank you so much for allowing her to be a very special part of our family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!Sherry Leckenby
Topeka, KS Friday, September 4, 2009 Steve and Patty, I am so sorry to hear of Dorothy's passing, We know that she is in a better place. Although I am in Kansas now, a day didn't go by without me thinking of her. She and I formed a special bond of friendship and love for one another and I will forever hold that deeply in my heart. May God be with your family during this difficult time. Love, Sherry