Dorothy Louise Dicke, age 91
of New Bremen, died on Monday, April 22, 2024 at 3:15 P.M. at the Elmwood Assisted Living in New Bremen. She was born on June 7, 1932, at home in New Bremen, the daughter of the late Omer J. and Dora A. (Lacy) Tangeman. On October 14, 1951, she married Robert Allen Dicke, who preceded her in death November 7, 1981. Dorothy is survived by her two daughters: Janice (Dean) Tobens of Darlington, SC and Linda (Greg) Hirschfeld of Tuscaloosa, AL, as well as her grandchildren: Laura (Travis) Tinker, Kelli (Jon David) Lovell, Craig (Laci) Tobens, Dustin (Sarah) Hirschfeld, Jill (Jessie) Smith, Kyle Hirschfeld, and 10 great-grandchildren: Koa, Cade, Jade, Titus, Kalon, Alden, Natalie, Jetson, Harrison, and Nash. Dorothy is also survived by her sister Betty (Harry) Burkard, and in-laws: Dr. Thomas (Maryalice) Dicke, Roz Timon, and Rev. Joyce (Steven) Schroer. Dorothy was preceded in death by in-laws: Joanne Dicke, Perry Timon, Roger Dicke, and Phyllis Dicke.
Dorothy was the Salutatorian of her 1950 New Bremen graduation class. She was a secretary at the former New Bremen Supply, was the bookkeeper for the family farm, and worked for 15 years at the former Riggs Food Express of New Bremen. Dorothy was a member of St. Paul U.C.C. and Faith Alliance Church in New Bremen where she enjoyed teaching 4th grade Sunday School for 35 years. She loved her family and kept on the go attending her grandchildren’s many activities through the years. Dorothy also enjoyed spending her time in the kitchen preparing meals and baking family favorite desserts. She cherished having her friends gather to play cards and plan the many trips to across the United States and to many countries abroad. Dorothy was known for her Bell and Angel collections, and her friendly smile and soft-hearted ways will be missed and fondly remembered.
The Dicke family would like to thank the staff at Elmwood Assisted Living and Grand Lake Hospice for their excellent care given to Dorothy.
Funeral Services will he held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:30 A.M. at the Faith Alliance Church in New Bremen. Interment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery of New Bremen. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 26, 2024 from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen, and again on Saturday, at the church, one hour prior to the funeral service. Memorial Contributions in memory of Dorothy can be made to Faith Alliance Church or to Grand Lake Hospice. Condolences and memories can be shared on the funeral home website: www.gilberghartwigfh.com.
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Roger and Cheryl Barlage says
April 23, 2024 at 9:22 amSo sorry for your loss. Sending our sympathy and hugs to your family.
Joyce (Klein) Evers says
April 23, 2024 at 10:49 amYou have my sympathy. Dorothy was my Sunday school teacher many years ago. She was a great follower of Christ. Prayers for you and your family.
Jeanette Coulson says
April 23, 2024 at 3:46 pmYour family is in my thoughts and prayers. So glad I got to visit with her last year when I was in New Bremen for Jonah’s wedding. She had such gentle spirit when I was younger and that never left her! She never had a cross word and was always encouraging. She will be missed but not for long as we who trust the Lord will join her in God’s family.
Linda Lee says
April 25, 2024 at 10:26 amSorry to hear of the passing of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl (Stephenson) Wallace says
April 27, 2024 at 7:52 pmBetty, Janice. Linda and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember Dorothy and all the wonderful things she has done and the life she has lived. I remember coming to see Omer and Dora several times when we were kids through our teenage years. My brother and I spent one summer for about a week with them and got to spend a little time at the farm, which was special. Dad and Mom loved listening to Bob and his band rehearse and play some oldies but goodies. Mom kept in touch with Dorothy and I did send some Christmas cards while she was in Florida, but lost track of her. May God grant you comfort and peace in the coming days and weeks as you share stories and memories. My folks were Les and Jean Stephenson and Dora was my grandmother’s 1st cousin (Ellen Stephenson).
Pam Egbert says
April 29, 2024 at 1:17 pmJanice and Linda, I was so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Janice and I talked about some of our memories growing up as neighbors and memories of your mom and dad. My heart goes out to you and sending prayers for you and all the family.