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Dorothy Ruth Pitt Andersen

Birth	:	29 Mar 1938 Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	25 Nov 2020 Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Shelby Cemetery, Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5083313, -95.4511108
Description	:	Dorothy Ruth (Pitt) Andersen March 29, 1938 ~ November 25, 2020 Dorothy Ruth Andersen, the daughter of Harold Wayne and Emma Christena (Wiepert) Pitt, was born on March 29, 1938, in Woodbine, Iowa. She graduated from Missouri Valley (Iowa) High School in 1956, and worked at Mutual of Omaha Insurance in Omaha, Nebraska, for a brief time. Dorothy married Knute David Andersen on May 30, 1959, at the Shelby Lutheran Church in Shelby, Iowa. The couple made their home northeast of Shelby, where they farmed. Dorothy remained on the farm following David’s death on March 16, 2010,... Read More	Dorothy Ruth (Pitt) Andersen March 29, 1938 ~ November 25, 2020 Dorothy Ruth Andersen, the daughter of Harold Wayne and Emma Christena (Wiepert) Pitt, was born on March 29, 1938, in Woodbine, Iowa. She graduated from Missouri Valley (Iowa) High School in 1956, and worked at Mutual of Omaha Insurance in Omaha, Nebraska, for a brief time. Dorothy married Knute David Andersen on May 30, 1959, at the Shelby Lutheran Church in Shelby, Iowa. The couple made their home northeast of Shelby, where they farmed. Dorothy remained on the farm following David’s death on March 16, 2010, and she continued living there until her death. Dorothy was a member of United Lutheran Church in Shelby, Iowa. She was also a member of the Shelby American Legion Post #240 Auxiliary. Dorothy enjoyed being a farm wife, gardening and canning the fresh produce she grew. Dorothy and David had visited Denmark, and after David’s death, she traveled with friends. She proudly attended many of her grandchildren’s activities, and also liked to bowl, play cards, and make ceramics. A great cook and baker, Dorothy loved planning holiday meals and birthday parties for her family. Dorothy R. Andersen died on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa. She had reached the age of 82 years, 7 months, and 27 days. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David Andersen; two brothers, Ray Pitt and Ronald Pitt; and one sister, Doris Reid. She is survived by three sons, Donald (Pam) Andersen of Eastham, Massachusetts, Richard Andersen of Shelby, Iowa, and Larry (Angie) Andersen of Denison, Iowa; one daughter, Debra (Denny) Jacobsen of Hancock, Iowa; two brothers, Stan (Darlene) Pitt of Logan, Iowa, and Mel (Alice) Pitt of Council Bluffs, Iowa; three sisters, Barb Adams of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Betty (Doug) Wright of Crescent, Iowa, and Margie Baker of Council Bluffs, Iowa; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. A private funeral service was held at the United Lutheran Church, Shelby, Iowa, on Saturday, December 5, 2020, with Pastor Heather Ploen officiating. Musicians were Nancy Armstrong, Nicole Jones, and Richard Andersen. Dorothy’s loving family served as casket bearers. Burial was in the Shelby Cemetery, Shelby, Iowa. Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Inc., of Shelby, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements.

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Dorothy Ruth Pitt Andersen's memorial is located at: Shelby Cemetery, Shelby, Shelby County, USA.
When did Dorothy Ruth Pitt Andersen death?
Dorothy Ruth Pitt Andersen death on 25 Nov 2020 in Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.5083313
Longitude: -95.4511108

Family Members:

Parent

Harold Wayne Pitt

(1909 - 2003)

Emma Christena Wiepert Pitt

(1912 - 1971)

Spouse

Knute David Andersen

(1934 - 2010)

Siblings

Ronald Edward Pitt

(1936 - 2012)

Doris Emma Pitt Reid

(1948 - 2003)

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Coordinate: 41.5083313, -95.4511108

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Coordinate: 41.5555450, -95.2974981

15. Fairview Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5856500, -95.3207500

16. Chambers Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6018982, -95.5681000

17. Neola Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4591400, -95.6183800

18. Saint Patricks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4581300, -95.6183600

19. Lincoln Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6422005, -95.4028015

20. Oak Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3908005, -95.3360977

21. Cox Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5391998, -95.6418991

22. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

23. Valley View Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5814018, -95.6324997

24. Cuppys Grove Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5643997, -95.2561035