Dorothy M. Voigt

Obituary

Dorothy Mae Voigt was born on March 18, 1937, in Arlington, Minnesota. She was the daughter of William and Johanna (Wallert) Rosenfeld. Dorothy was baptized as an infant on April 4, 1937, by Pastor R. Heidemann and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth on April 2, 1950, by Pastor John G. Bradtke, both at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Arlington, Minnesota. She received her education in Arlington and was a graduate of the Arlington-Green Isle High School class of 1954.

On May 4, 1957, Dorothy was united in marriage to Maynard Voigt at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Arlington, by Pastor John G. Bradtke. After their marriage, the couple resided in California for a short time when Maynard was in the service and then moved to Glencoe. This marriage was blessed with three children, Sandra, Todd, and Michelle. Dorothy worked as a supervisor at 3M in Hutchinson for over 25 years and retired in October of 1997. Dorothy and Maynard shared 38 years of marriage until Maynard passed away on January 23, 1996.

On August 12, 2000, Dorothy was united in marriage to Edwin “Eddie” Brelje by Pastor Harvey Kath at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe. After their marriage, the couple resided in Glencoe. Dorothy and Eddie shared 21 years of marriage.

Dorothy was an active member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe and played a part in numerous events, fundraisers as well as office and accounting duties. Her faith and family were very important to her. Dorothy was also a proud and active member of the Glencoe VFW Auxiliary.

Dorothy enjoyed bowling and going on bowling trips all over the United States. She enjoyed gardening, canning, and cooking and was known for her excellent pickles and potato salad. Dorothy volunteered at the local thrift store. Dorothy loved doing puzzles, playing cards, especially sheepshead, buck euchre, and 500. She also enjoyed trying her luck at the casinos. Dorothy cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Dorothy passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Glencoe Regional Heath in Glencoe at the age of 84 years. Blessed be her memory.

Dorothy is survived by her:

Husband, Edwin "Eddie" Brelje of Glencoe, MN;
Children, Sandra Ziegler of Buffalo, MN,
                 Todd Voigt and his wife, Sherry of Cologne, MN, and
                 Michelle Hjelle and her husband, Mark of Delano, MN;
Grandchildren, Justin Ide and his wife, Lindsey of Norwood Young America, MN, Jaime Ide and special friend, Nathan Morreim of Arlington, MN, Janessa Rose and her husband, Jon of Arlington, MN, Austin Voigt of Willmar, MN, Taylor Voigt of Cologne, MN, and his special friend, Summer Reimer, Madison Voigt of Cologne, MN, and her special friend, Dylin Ackerman, Jackson Hjelle of Delano, MN, and his special friend, Olivia Motley;
Great-grandchildren, Nora and Arlie Ide and Mila and Sawyer Rose;
Sister, Gladys Breuer of Otsego, MN;
Brothers, William Rosenfeld and his wife, Connie of Olathe, KS, Wayne Rosenfeld and his wife, Vivian of Glencoe, MN;
Sisters-in-law, Lorraine Krumm of Glencoe, MN, Brenda Rosenfeld of Arlington, MN;
Brothers-in-law, Arnold Voigt and his wife, Jeanne of Lake Mills, IA, Robert Thoele of Henderson, MN;
Eddie’s Children, Julie Breyer and her husband, Tim of Glencoe, MN, Joni Stockman and her husband, Lee of Zumbrota, MN, Jill Weber and her husband, Jason of Elkorn, NE;
Eddie’s Grandchildren, Todd Breyer and his wife, Courtney, Tyler Breyer and his fiancé, Lexi Lopez, Trevor Breyer, Jessica Kitzmann and her husband, Garrett, Miranda Raasch and her husband, Stu, Zakk and Dawson Weber;
Eddie’s Great-grandchildren, Jordan, Mackenzie, MaKynna, and Makayla Breyer, Mitchell, Alex, Ben, and Madison Kitzmann, Lane and Judd Raasch;  
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her Parents, William and Johanna Rosenfeld; Husband, Maynard Voigt; Sister, Joanne Thoele; Brothers, Marvin Rosenfeld and Orlin Rosenfeld; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Alvin and Ella Voigt, Brothers-in-law, Elroy Voigt and his wife, Gladys, Harvey Voigt, Edwin Krumm; Sisters-in-law, Deloris Streich and her husband, Edwin, Caroline Vogt and her husband, Lester, Gladys Alsleben and her husband, LeRoy.