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Dorothy Jeanette Knight Gewacke

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Birth	:	25 Mar 1918 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	10 Sep 2004 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5359900, -97.6064900
Plot	:	Sec. 5 Lot 177 Plot 04
Description	:	Dorothy Jeanette Gewacke was born to George Knight and Helen Gruver Knight on March 25, 1918, at Lincoln and passed away Sept. 10, 2004 at Heritage Crossings in Geneva at the age of 86 years, five months and 16 days. She was the first child of four. She grew up, along with her three younger brothers, in Lincoln. She attended grade school and high school in Lincoln and continued her college education at Nebraska Wesleyan University. While at Wesleyan, she was on stage in many plays, belonged to Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, and was chosen to be the “campus sweetheart”... Read More	Dorothy Jeanette Gewacke was born to George Knight and Helen Gruver Knight on March 25, 1918, at Lincoln and passed away Sept. 10, 2004 at Heritage Crossings in Geneva at the age of 86 years, five months and 16 days. She was the first child of four. She grew up, along with her three younger brothers, in Lincoln. She attended grade school and high school in Lincoln and continued her college education at Nebraska Wesleyan University. While at Wesleyan, she was on stage in many plays, belonged to Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, and was chosen to be the “campus sweetheart” and homecoming queen. She graduated with a degree in education, and landed her first job teaching English and coaching theater in Geneva. The very first day on the job, John Gewacke saw her walk across the stage during introductions and said, “She is the girl I am going to marry,” and on Aug. 16, 1942, she and John were united in marriage. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Missouri where John was stationed in the Army at Fort Leonardwood. After the war, they returned to Geneva where John continued to practice law. Three daughters, Joan, Virginia and Marilyn, were born to Dorothy and John. Dorothy was a devoted mother, but continued her career, teaching at Geneva, Milligan and the Girls Training School. She was a life-long learner and continued taking graduate classes in education and psychology. She was also very active in P.E.O., Eastern Star, Women’s club, Kensington, Geneva School Board, Senior Center, and the Crisis Hot Line. She enjoyed several bridge clubs and book reviews. She willingly served her church, participating in many United Methodist Church activities. She and John were host parents for a foreign exchange student from Australia and were able to visit there in later years. Family trips were an important part of John and Dorothy’s life, and later they loved exploring all over the world. Her best love was the cabin on Blanche Lake in Minnesota where she spent many summers with her family. She especially loved time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and would play games with them late into the night. Laughter from the cabin could be heard echoing across the lake. She so enjoyed the fine arts and her love of music was especially evident. One of her favorite pastimes was going to the Nebraska football games every Saturday. Her cheers can still be heard on game days! Dorothy loved her community and spent her life contributing to its growth, lending a helping hand to those in need. She will be remembered by so many as a gracious, kind, loving, and compassionate human being. She welcomed all into her home and heart. She was a role model for so many, and her children only hope that they have inherited her great love for humanity, family and God. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, George and Helen Knight; her husband, John C. Gewacke, her brother, John Knight; her brother and sister-in-law, Clyde and Thelma Gewacke. She will be greatly missed by those who survive her: three daughters, Joan Sargent, Virginia Brusven and Marilyn Gewacke; one son-in-law, Robert Sargent; and Diane Saunders. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, Andrew, Katharine, William, Matthew, Ashley, Nathan, Molly, Kristin, Elizabeth, Jeffrey, Samuel, Kelly, Michael and Anna; and by six great-grandchildren, Maegan, Jack, Benjamin, Luke, Sophie and Peter. In addition, she is survived by her brothers, George Knight and Charles Knight; sisters-in-law, Jo, Ruth, and Norma Knight; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at the United Methodist Church in Geneva on Monday, Sept. 13, with Pastor Pat Kelley officiating. Stephen Bouma accompanied Lyn Bouma, who sang “The Lord’s Prayer” and “The Gift of Love.” Pallbearers were Robert Sargent, Andrew Sargent, William Sargent, Matthew Sargent, Michael Sargent and Nathan Stockwell. Interment was in the Geneva Cemetery. The Nebraska Signal Sept.15th, 2004 page 16. Contributor: M. Jensen Seggerman (47078678) • [email protected] w Memorial

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Dorothy Jeanette Knight Gewacke death on 10 Sep 2004 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.5359900
Longitude: -97.6064900

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

John Gewacke

(1907 - 1989)

Siblings

George William “Bus” Knight

(1919 - 2009)

John Ellsworth Knight

(1925 - 1999)

Children

Virginia Suzanne Gewacke Brusven

(1948 - 2007)

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