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Dorothy Hilda Hedwig Riessen

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Birth	:	23 Feb 1926 Schleswig, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1 Feb 2016 Denison, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Morgan Cemetery, Schleswig, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1394005, -95.4403000
Description	:	Dorothy H. Riessen February 23, 1926 - February 1, 2016 Dorothy Hilda Hedwig Riessen was born February 23, 1926, the daughter of Henry and Dora Riessen. She passed away Monday, February 1, 2016, at the Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison at the age of eighty-nine. Dorothy was born on a farm in Otter Creek Township near Schleswig, Iowa. She was baptized into faith April 25, 1926, by the Rev. Firnhaber and confirmed March 17, 1940, by Rev. E.F. Schwedder at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig. For many years Dorothy was a cook at the Schleswig School and a waitress at Angie’s Café, which... Read More	Dorothy H. Riessen February 23, 1926 - February 1, 2016 Dorothy Hilda Hedwig Riessen was born February 23, 1926, the daughter of Henry and Dora Riessen. She passed away Monday, February 1, 2016, at the Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison at the age of eighty-nine. Dorothy was born on a farm in Otter Creek Township near Schleswig, Iowa. She was baptized into faith April 25, 1926, by the Rev. Firnhaber and confirmed March 17, 1940, by Rev. E.F. Schwedder at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig. For many years Dorothy was a cook at the Schleswig School and a waitress at Angie’s Café, which she enjoyed very much. While employed at the school she also cleaned homes which she continued to do after retiring from the school. She found great solace in caring of others in need by helping them clean or iron. She enjoyed socializing with family and friends over a good game of cards, coffee, and her freshly baked cookies and muffins. Dorothy also enjoyed crossword puzzles and dominoes. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters: Viola and Delores; brothers and sisters-in-law: Sonny in infancy, Erwin and Hank; Ernie and his wife, Delores; Herbie and his wife, Reva; Harold and his wife, Emmy. Survivors include: two sisters-in-law, Elfie and Marian; nineteen nieces and nephews; many other relatives and friends. Today's Events

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Dorothy Hilda Hedwig Riessen's memorial is located at: Morgan Cemetery, Schleswig, Crawford County, USA.
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Dorothy Hilda Hedwig Riessen death on 1 Feb 2016 in Denison, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.1394005
Longitude: -95.4403000

Family Members:

Parent

Henry F. Riessen

(1882 - 1968)

Dora Katherina Hollander Riessen

(1890 - 1960)

Siblings

Viola Riessen

(1915 - 1940)

Infant “Sonny” Riessen

(1916 - 1916)

Erwin Asmus Paul Riessen

(1917 - 1994)

Earnie Martin Riessen

(1918 - 2004)

Herbert Elmer Walter Riessen

(1920 - 2001)

Henry Edward Walter Riessen

(1922 - 1993)

Harold H. Riessen

(1924 - 2003)

Deloras May Selma Riessen

(1931 - 1931)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Otter Creek Cemetery
Otter Creek Township, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1749180, -95.4310208

2. Lehfeldt Cemetery
Kiron, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1458170, -95.3724972

3. Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ricketts, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1215000, -95.5265000

4. Bockelmann Family Cemetery
Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0954020, -95.5357330

5. Grant Township Cemetery
Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2242012, -95.4569016

6. Deloit Cemetery
Deloit, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1075325, -95.3136520

7. Kiron Cemetery
Kiron, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1817017, -95.3133011

8. Saint Paul Cemetery
Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0802994, -95.5757980

9. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0833015, -95.5942001

10. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0825005, -95.5943985

11. Charter Oak Cemetery
Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0814018, -95.5942001

12. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1385000, -95.6133000

13. Bethel Cemetery
Kiron, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2192001, -95.3043976

14. Hayes Chapel Cemetery
Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2723897, -95.4215386

15. Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1780000, -95.2650000

16. Saint Rose of Lima Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0247002, -95.3394012

17. Crawford Heights Memory Gardens
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0008011, -95.3469009

18. Oakland Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9972000, -95.3478012

19. King Cemetery
Vail, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1007996, -95.2319031

20. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9958000, -95.3450012

21. Old Catholic Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0043983, -95.3189011

22. Hayes Township Cemetery
Arthur, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2943993, -95.3427963

23. Hartliben Cemetery
Mapleton, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1967010, -95.6707993

24. Vail Cemetery
Vail, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0647011, -95.2102966