Service Information
Alice A. Dobberstein, age 98, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 31, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel and will continue one hour prior to the service at Peace Lutheran Church.
Obituary
Alice Ann Dobberstein was born on August 22, 1923, in New Auburn, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Henry and Minnie (Kujas) Albrecht). Alice was baptized and confirmed in her faith in the Lutheran Church of Brownton in Brownton, Minnesota. She received her education in Brownton and Biscay, Minnesota.
On July 6, 1948, Alice was united in marriage to Herbert Dobberstein at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota, where they became members. Alice taught Sunday Scholl and was a member of the Dorcas Club. Alice and Herb shared 28 years of marriage before the passing of Herb in 1976. This marriage was blessed with two children, Brian and Debra.
Alice was employed at the Hutchinson Dry Cleaner, Jonachek’s Diner, and Kraft Foods. She later went to work at Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing in the cafeteria. She retired in 1988 after 26 years of service. Alice was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. She was also a member of the Hutchinson American Legion Auxiliary Unit 96, Hutchinson 906 VFW US Auxiliary Charles McLaughlin, and Hutchinson Hospital Auxiliary.
After retiring, Alice enjoyed traveling with friends taking bus tours, road trips, and flights to other states. Her most loved trips were with her kids when they went to Florida and South Carolina. Alice took many trips down to Missouri to see her daughter.
She enjoyed quilting, embroidery, and counted cross stitch. She embroidered four baby quilts for her great, great, and great grandsons. She finished her last counted cross stitch in October 2021. Alice loved baseball and was a loyal Twins fan. Her other joys were watching soap operas, doing puzzles, playing cards, and reading books. Alice enjoyed autobiographies and political books, and would read up to seven a year.
Her greatest love after Herb, Brian, and Debb, were her precious grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Alice passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, at the age of 98 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Alice is survived by her
Children, Brian Dobberstein and his friend, Elaine Holmstrom of Ottertail, MN,
Debra Dobberstein of Hutchinson, MN;
Granddaughter, Sonja Dobberstein of Alexandria, MN;
Great-granddaughter, Lanisha Schermerhorn and her husband, Jake of LeHigh Acres, FL;
Great-great-grandsons, Cooper and Clyde Schermerhorn of LeHigh Acres, FL;
“Bonus” Grandson, Dylan McCormick and his wife, Cortney of Hutchinson, MN;
“Bonus” Great-grandsons, Charlie and Frankie McCormick of Hutchinson;
Sister, Marie Treseder and her husband, Howard of Sioux Falls, SD;
Sister-in-law, Florence Albrecht of Hutchinson, MN,
Many other relatives and friends, as well as her “grand fur babies”, Myley, Little Man, Dutchess, Duke, Bells, Harley, Elly, and her special kitty, Molly.
Alice is preceded in death by her Parents, Henry and Minnie Albrecht; Husband, Herbert Dobberstein; Brothers, Fred and Edwin Albrecht; and many other in-laws.
Anne Hahn a says
I’m so sorry…An amazing woman, I am happy to know. She knew a lot of Hutchinson history
Patty Cook says
Alice was quite a lady who lived a long life. I’m so happy to have been her neighbor and shared many conversations across the street. Rest in peace Alice.
Sue Callier says
Sorry for your loss..,Alice had an infectious personality. One meeting and you felt you had known her for years. RIP, you will be missed Dear Alice.
Nita (Rath) Totushek says
Brian, I’m so sorry for your loss.
Karen Hoffmann says
Deb & Brian–sending our sympathy and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Your Mom was a wonderful fun lady and so kind and sweet. I miss our lunches we had before Covid. The memories will live on in our hearts forever and she will be missed by many.
May God bless you and her memory. RIP Alice.
Karen & Larry Hoffmann
Mollie (Albrecht) Zrust says
Alice was my cousin. Although I had not seen her for many years I always remembered her as a wonderful, jolly person who enjoyed life. I know she will be missed by her sister, Marie, sister-in-law, Florence, children and grandchildren. She is now at her eternal home.
Verlyce Runke French says
Sympathy to the family. I got to know Alice when she worked the cafeteria at 3M. She sure enjoyed talking
to all the people. A great lady.
Roger+and+Marlene+Hettver says
Brian, Deb and family; You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care
Sylvia Hammond says
So very sorry and my deepest sympathy to your family. Alice was a wonderful soul with a gigantic personality. I loved the “Edith” side of her. Another Angel in heaven. Sylvia Hammond
Suzi (Stritesky) Swarthout says
Brian, our sympathy to you and your family.
Darlene D. Buelow says
Brian and Debbie,
So sorry for your loss. Your Mom was such a wonderful lady. We had good times together. She would help me out when I would get overwhelmed with people showing up to visit and I would be in the middle of canning tomatoes or something else, with 4 children 5 and under.
My Prayers are with you and your families
Love You
Darlene Buelow.
Debb Dobberstein says
Darlene thank you so much for your kind words. I have many great memories of our family getting together,they are an important part of both Brian and my life. Hope you and all your kids are doing well.