Dorothy A. Wendlandt

Dorothy Ann Wendlandt was born on September 4th,1932, Fairfax MN. Dorothy was the 5th born out of the 6 children Herman and Frieda (Habeck) Kiecker had together. Dorothy was baptized as an infant, received her education at the Lutheran school and later confirmed in her faith at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Wellington Township of Fairfax MN. On April 22nd,1954, Dorothy was united in marriage to Kenneth Wendlandt at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Penn Township. This marriage was blessed with two children, Brian and LuAnn. Kenneth and Dorthy first lived in Fairfax before making their home in Hutchinson MN in 1958. They shared 64 years of marriage together. Dorothy has been a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson since 1958. She has been active in the church with many different groups and committees over the years. Dorothy worked a short time at Christian Produce in Hutchinson, then a short time at Green Giant in Glencoe.  She eventually found her career at Telex in Glencoe. She retired in 1998 from Telex after 33 years. After retirement she worked very part time at Cash Wise in Hutchison for a few years. Dorothy enjoyed life to the fullest, from every family function to outings with friends she was there. She enjoyed camping trips, fishing, gardening, traveling, so many card games, quilting, sewing, casino trips, family gatherings, and Sunday night Family Suppers. She and Kenneth traveled a couple times to Canada, took many trips together within the United States, they wintered in Arizonia a few times visiting their daughter and granddaughter. Dorothy also has made a few trips to Sanibel Island Florida with Brian, Jen and Justin where she loved shelling the beaches, fishing, eating fresh seafood and having island ice cream. Dorothy will be remembered by each of us in our own way as we all had a connection with her, she was such a strong independent person, always had advice to give and always gave a smile and laugh when needed. Favorites of Dorothy are baking the best cookies, canning the best pickles, having the most beautiful flower gardens and produce gardens. Dorothy passed away peacefully on July 2nd, 2024, at her home in Hutchinson MN with family after a yearlong battle of cancer. Blessed be her memory! Dorothy is preceded in death by her Husband Kenneth Wendlandt, Parents Herman and Frieda Kiecker, Daughter-in-Law Sheila Wendlandt, Siblings Deloris Haus and husband Dawayne, Loraine Buboltz and her husband Clifford, Elmer Kiecker, Marion Wendlandt and Husband Jerold, and many other Sister-in-Laws and Brother-in-Laws. Dorothy is survived by her son Brian Wendlandt, Daughter LuAnn Pasek, Grandchildren Jennifer Goff Husband Brian, Justin Wendlandt Fiancé Lydia, Ana Lisa Pasek, Greatgrandchildren Breann and Bennet Goff (Jennifer), Mekhi Johnson (Ana Lisa), Beaudel, Brecken, Bodie and Briar Wendlandt (Justin) Brother Delford and wife Agnes, Sister-in-Law Sophi Kiecker (Elmer), Sister-in-Law Janet Alsleben, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service for Dorothy Wendlandt will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Grace Lutheran Church, 430 5th Avenue S.W., in Hutchinson. Reverend Greg A. Tobison will officiate. Brenda Hartkopf will be the organist for the service. Congregational hymns “Amazing Grace”, “Lift High the Cross”, “How Great Thou Art” and “On Eagle’s Wings”. Inurnment will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson. A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 13th two hours prior to services at the church. Urn Bearers will be grandchildren Jennifer Goff, Justin Wendlandt and Ana-Lisa Pasek. The Maresh Funeral Home in Silver Lake is serving the family. Online condolences may be made to www.mareshfuneralhome.com

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