Dorothy Jean Picha

Obituary

Dorothy Jean Picha was born on April 7, 1925, in Glencoe, Minnesota.  She was the daughter of John and Christina (Uhlis) Picha.  Dorothy was baptized as an infant on May 26, 1925, by Rev. H.B. Sutherland at her home and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth in 1939, at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Glencoe, Minnesota.  She received her education at Glencoe High School.

Dorothy made her home in Glencoe.  She worked for a tax accountant, at the Glencoe court house and was a secretary at the Glencoe High School.  She was a lifetime and active member of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Glencoe, where she taught Sunday school.  Dorothy was also involved with the Girl Scouts. 

Church was Dorothy’s life.  She enjoyed gardening, flowers, playing cards, working on family trees and participating in the activities at the nursing home, especially playing Bingo.  One of the highlights in Dorothy’s life was her trip to Czechoslovakia.  She loved the time spent with family and friends.

Dorothy passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018, at St. Mary’s Care Center in Winsted, Minnesota, at the age of 92 years, 9 months and 11 days.

Blessed be her memory.

Dorothy is survived by her:
Siblings, Erwin Picha of Glencoe, MN,
Lorraine Hanson of Fridley, MN,
Eunice Fairbanks and her husband, Leland, of AZ;
Sister-In-Law, Charmaine Picha of Glencoe, MN;
Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, Great Nephews, Other relatives and friends.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her Parents, John and Christina Picha; Siblings, Marion Picha, Maynard Picha; Brother-In-Law, Edgar Hanson.