Dorothy A. Otte

Dorothy A. (Leitzke) Otte

Age 83, of Appleton, passed away on July 16, 2002 at Appleton Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born on September 9, 1918 the daughter of Emil and Hedwig (Wackerfuss) Leitzke. She grew up on the family farm in Bonduel. Married Arthur Otte on January 25, 1943, and spent the next two years waiting for his return from World War II. She was a devoted mother and homemaker. Dorothy and Art owned and operated Bohl and Maesers shoe store until they retired in 1985. She was a devoted member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church for over 50 years. Dorothy loved to garden, especially growing roses and violets, she was her grandchildren’s most avid sports fan attending their events throughout the country. She and Arthur loved to travel in their motor home and enjoyed bowling, but most of all her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

Dorothy is survived by her three daughters: Karen (Thomas) Olson, Appleton, Sandra (Dale) Borchardt, Lake Poygan and Shirley (Randy) Arnoldussen, Appleton; son-in-law Tony (Maureen) Brejcha; Grandchildren: Amy (Darrell) Brauns, Doug (fiancé Jenny) Brejcha, Stephanie (Scott) Schwenn, Eric (Marsha) Olson, Rachel (Michael) Sadosky, Brad (special friend, Megan) Olson, Jason Arnoldussen, Greg Olson, Sarah Arnoldussen, Peter Borchardt; great grandchildren: Erin and Steven Schwenn, Josh and Adam Brauns, Hunter and Devon Sadosky: numerous nieces and nephews and her special nephew, Steve Lietzke, sister-in-laws: Marcie Leitzke and Jean Otte, brother-in-laws: Don (Kathy) Otte, Jerome (LuAnn) Otte.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arthur; cherished daughter, Darlene, sister: Hazel (Lloyd) Broehm, brothers: Adolph (Carol) Leitzke, Larry Leitzke, and Walter Leitzke; brother-in-law, Norbert Otte.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 19, 2002 at 7:00 PM at Emmanuel United Methodist Church (740 E. College Ave.) with Reverend David Kalas officiating. Visitation will begin at 4:00 PM, also at the church. Entombment will take place at Highland Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established.

Feelings
We feel sad for what we have lost,
We feel happy for what we have had,
We feel poor for the empty spaces,
We feel rich for we have each other,
We will cry for what we can’t have,
We will laugh for our memories abound,
We will hurt for the love we can’t give,
We will rejoice for the love we have received,
We will be restless for our lives are not whole,
We will be peaceful for we know it is not forever.

Wichmann Funeral Homes
537 N. Superior St.
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 739-1231