She was a secretary for Bankers Life before her marriage.
On June 23, 1962, Dorothy was married to Ronald Shaw in Salem Lutheran Church in Fremont. Before their daughter was born in 1967, Dorothy assisted her husband for a time in his accounting business. She also had volunteered as a teacher's aid at the former Northside school.
Dorothy was a member of Salem Lutheran Church. She was also a community volunteer. She had been a Gray Lady at the local hospital, volunteered at the Low Income Ministry, and supported the Dodge County Humane Society.
Survivors - husband - Ron
daughter - Gina Shaw and husband Evan Bergstrom of Montclair, New Jersey
granddaughter - Annika Bergstrom-Shaw
grandson - Adrian Bergstrom-Shaw
sister - Marie Chapman of Salina, Kansas
sister-in-law - Vonnie True of Mason City, Iowa
The funeral service for Dorothy will be 10:30 AM Friday (Nov. 21st) at Salem Lutheran Church with the Rev. Michael Thomas and the Rev. Delvin Hutton officiating. The family suggests that memorials be directed to Salem Lutheran Church and to the Dodge County Humane Society.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont will be today (Thursday-Nov. 20th) from 2 to 8 PM, with the family present from 6:30 to 8 PM.
Condolences(5)
Carrie (Hipke) Clements
Darien, IL Friday, November 21, 2008 Dear Gina and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your mother was a great lady and I have MANY memories of her. I too remember playing at your house and her always being there, going to DC for the spelling bee. At least now she is at peace. My thought are with you. CarrieRobyn (Otteman) Bingham
Fort Collins, CO Friday, November 21, 2008 Dear Ron & Gina, My deepest sympathy. I can't tell you the memories I have of playing at your house as a kid. I guess they must be some of my first real memories and it feels like it was just yesterday. My heart goes out to you and I hope your loving memories will help you through the days to come. With love, Robyn (Otteman) BinghamLeon and Ardeth Blomendahl
Fremont, NE Friday, November 21, 2008 Ron and family, Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Leon and ArdethCarolyn Bice
Wichita, KS Thursday, November 20, 2008 I was so sorry to learn of Dorothy's passing. I met your mother a couple of times, but what a lovely lady she was. Her and Ron's great loving nature were a blessing for Lindsay and Aaron, and they always looked forward to going to visit Aunt Dorothy and Uncle Ron. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know how much you will miss her. With sympathy, Carolyn BiceKristin Henkenius
Fremont, NE Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Dear Gina and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Dorothy when Gina and I were in high school. She was such a happy lady and always seemed to be amused by us! You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Kristin (Windeshausen) Henkenius