Service Information
Dorothy Boettcher, age 91, of Maple Lake formerly of Gaylord passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at her home in Maple Lake, Minnesota.
Funeral Service will be Friday, January 27, 2023, 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gaylord with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be will be one hour prior to the service on Friday.
Obituary
On January 11, 1932, Dorothy Ann (Groehler) Boettcher was born to Raymond and Rose (Becke) Groehler. Dorothy was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth, both at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winthrop. She received her education in Winthrop and was a graduate of the Winthrop High School. Dorothy furthered her education at Mankato State College. This beautiful girl began her career as a rural country school teacher.
Not long after, she met her future husband, Harvey Boettcher, at a family wedding. Dorothy and Harvey were married on December 15, 1950, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winthrop. They lived and worked on the family farm in Transit Township, Sibley County, Minnesota, until Harvey’s death in November of 1996. They were blessed with two children, Jennifer Rose and Anthony Martin. She was a loving mother and homemaker. Dorothy and Harvey shared 45 years of marriage when Harvey passed away on November 28, 1996.
Dorothy enjoyed farming and being a farmer’s wife; especially the crops, animals and her garden. She was a can-do person. Dorothy cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Dorothy passed away at her home on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at the age of 91 years. Blessed be her memory.
Dorothy is survived by her:
Daughter, Jennifer Rose Boettcher of Maple Lake, MN;
Granddaughters, Martina Rose Boettcher and Tianna Dawn (Boettcher) Kappes;
Great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Rose Ernhart, Kennedy Jade Kappes, and Garret Anthony Kappes;
Daughter-in-law, Sandie (Adam) Bruins;
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her Parents, Raymond and Rose Groehler; Husband, Harvey Boettcher; Son, Anthony Boettcher.
E. Lei Amorim says
So sad to receive this notice. My heart goes out to you Jenny, and to Tony’s children as well. Having lost my mother just a few months ago, I know how difficult this is. Have many fond memories of Dorothy when we were growing up, that are cherished. May God comfort you in this time of loss.
Lei (Eileen)
Jay & Brendanda says
Sorry for the of your mother. Always enjoyed visiting with her. Jenny you took care of her the best you could. Never easy to lose your mother, she is in a good place. Thinking of you. Jay & Brenda
Jean Lind says
Sorry For Your Loss Jenny!! On Angels Wings She Was Taken Away. Gone But Will Never Be Forgotten. She Will Be Missed……Always On Your Mind & Forever In Your Heart!! Treasure All Your Memories You Shared Together!! Sending Prayers & Big Hugs To You & Family!!
Cyndi (Gasow) Huonder says
Sorry for your loss Jenny! It’s been years since I’ve seen you but I have many memories of spending time with your family when we were younger. Your mom was a very special lady and she will be missed! You are in my prayers. Cyndi (Gasow) Huonder
Melanie Franke Groehler says
Dorthy was my godmother and she was always so sweet, when we would have family get togethers like Christmas time with Dorthy parents my grandparents she was always a very sweet aunt. I will always remember the good memories that we had togethers. Family reunion and other get togethers. Sympathy to Jennifer my cousin.
Melanie Groehler/Franke says
Dorthy was my Godmother she was so sweet and kind. Everytime I would see her she would give a book to read. I didn’t get to see her as much as I wanted. We moved away to Wisconsin and I only got to see her on Christmas when we would go home for the holidays. But then the grandparents passed away that came to a end then I didn’t get to see her. Sympathy to Jennie. My cousins.
Karen Lucht says
I just saw that Dorothy passed, while looking thru the obituaries, as I seem to miss important information.
So sorry to hear of her passing, I remember her being interested with all that was going on, how a person
was, and very caring. Your family was important to mine, remembering back so many years ago. Wish you
the very best, and the comfort in knowing that Christ can easily resurrect people, with his coming.. which is
very near at hand. Tears of joy, not sorrow