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Dorothy M. “Dot” Schulz Meyer

Birth	:	31 Oct 1913 Bladen, Webster County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	2 Nov 2012 Blue Hill, Webster County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Blue Hill Cemetery, Blue Hill, Webster County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.3344002, -98.4357986
Description	:	Dorothy Maxine Schulz was born Oct. 31, 1913 at the family farmstead west of Bladen. Affectionately known as Dot, she was the firstborn child of Albert Heinrich and Sylva Blanche Karr Schulz. After her birth, the family resided in the Cowles area. When Dot was five, they moved west of Blue Hill where she was joined by a baby brother, Elmer, whom she cherished. She was a second and third generation member of both the Karr and Schulz families who attended rural school at District #25, Cloverton. Graduating from the 10th. grade there in May of 1931, she... Read More	Dorothy Maxine Schulz was born Oct. 31, 1913 at the family farmstead west of Bladen. Affectionately known as Dot, she was the firstborn child of Albert Heinrich and Sylva Blanche Karr Schulz. After her birth, the family resided in the Cowles area. When Dot was five, they moved west of Blue Hill where she was joined by a baby brother, Elmer, whom she cherished. She was a second and third generation member of both the Karr and Schulz families who attended rural school at District #25, Cloverton. Graduating from the 10th. grade there in May of 1931, she continued her education at Blue Hill High School. The hub of her spiritual education throughout her lifetime was St. Paul Lutheran Church in Blue Hill. It was through this institution that she was baptized on Nov. 5, 1925; confirmed on April 1, 1928; married to Ervin Louis Meyer on Dec. 19, 1940; and where her final service was held, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. Church pastors guiding these important events in her life were the Reverends E.H. Pett, Carl Goede, J. Peil and Don McMillan, respectively. After their marriage, she and Ervin briefly resided in Pawnee City while he worked on road construction. Following this, they returned to the Blue Hill area, where they lived the remainder of their lives. Dot and Ervin had no children of their own, but found much love and joy in. their many nieces and nephews. Ervin passed away April 2, 1981. Dot continued to live in their Blue Hill home at 6-6 Lancaster Street until a series of strokes made it no longer possible. Following her hospital care, she became a resident at Blue Hill Care Center in April of this year. Although her health had failed, she rallied to celebrate her 99th birthday two days before her death, and responded to well-wishers who called or came to visit. Among the happy memories, shared by those who knew Dot are her quick wit, unsuspecting spunk, dogged determination, impeccable dress, immaculate housekeeping, incredible embroidery skills, astounding memory and infinite organizational abilities. Even at an advanced age, she was a faithful fan of the grand-nephews and nieces as, they participated in various activities and endeavors. Other family members who preceded Dot in death include her brother, Elmer; brothers and sisters-in-law: Margaret and Gilbert ("Pick") McMahon, Frieda and Lloyd Sack, Lloyd and Ruth Meyer, Paul and Wilma Meyer, Ed and Helen Meyer, Melvin Meyer, Dorothy and Bob Hale, Bob Meyer and Dale Meyer; as well as nieces: Sherilyn McMahon Miller and Vickie Meyer Schriner Peterson; and nephew: Dennis Sack. Survivors include sisters-in-Law: Wilma Schulz and Bev Meyer of Blue Hill, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Burial was beside her husband and parents at the Blue Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brian Schulz, Seth Schulz, Bri Schulz; Evan Schulz, Ashley Schulz, Tom Kuhlman and Tom Meyer; Honorary pallbearers were the amazing AseraCare Hospice staff of Grand Island, and those who added TLC to the care and services they gave Dot while she was at the care center. Music for the service was provided by soloist, Kevin Smith. singing, ''You'll Never Walk Alone" and "On Eagle's Wings." The congregational hymn was "Blessed Assurance." All were accompanied by Joan Classen. Memorials are suggested to St. Paul Lutheran Church of Blue Hill. Merten-Butler Funeral Home of Blue Hill was in charge of arrangements. Published Nov. 14, 2012 Red Cloud Chief

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Dorothy M. “Dot” Schulz Meyer's memorial is located at: Blue Hill Cemetery, Blue Hill, Webster County, USA.
When did Dorothy M. “Dot” Schulz Meyer death?
Dorothy M. “Dot” Schulz Meyer death on 2 Nov 2012 in Blue Hill, Webster County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.3344002
Longitude: -98.4357986

Family Members:

Parent

Albert Heinrich Schulz

(1888 - 1970)

Blanche Sylvia Karr Schulz

(1891 - 1974)

Spouse

Ervin Louis Meyer

(1911 - 1981)

Siblings

Elmer Schulz

(1919 - 1998)

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