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Mary Alice Davis Rotschafer

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Birth	:	4 Jun 1932 Raeford, Hoke County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	6 Oct 2021 Seward County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Hickman Cemetery, Hickman, Lancaster County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6210861, -96.6292496
Description	:	Mary Alice Rotschafer of Lincoln was born June 4, 1932 in Raeford, North Carolina, to John T and Lessie (Thames) Davis. She was baptized April 14, 1946 at Raeford United Methodist Church. Mary passed away on October 6, 2021. Eloping at the age of 17 to Dale Kermmoade, she moved to Lincoln with him. After the marriage ended, Mary started a new life with Raymond Rotschafer. Married on November 25, 1959, Raymond adopted all four of Mary's children, and then welcomed their fifth two years later. Besides raising five children, Mary worked for years dipping chocolates at Russell... Read More	Mary Alice Rotschafer of Lincoln was born June 4, 1932 in Raeford, North Carolina, to John T and Lessie (Thames) Davis. She was baptized April 14, 1946 at Raeford United Methodist Church. Mary passed away on October 6, 2021. Eloping at the age of 17 to Dale Kermmoade, she moved to Lincoln with him. After the marriage ended, Mary started a new life with Raymond Rotschafer. Married on November 25, 1959, Raymond adopted all four of Mary's children, and then welcomed their fifth two years later. Besides raising five children, Mary worked for years dipping chocolates at Russell Stover, and then later at Bakers Chocolates. Mary also worked at fabric stores and Kresge's. In later years, Mary and Raymond, along with son Dale and his wife, Jane, enjoyed catering, especially wedding receptions. Mary enjoyed being a Girl Scout Leader when her daughters, LaVonne and Deb, were in Girl Scouts. She also encouraged sons, Dale and John, with their musical talent by allowing "band practice" at their house. She supported Roger during his school years by taking him to Little Chiefs, bowling, and swimming activities. Belonging to Deborah Avery Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was a source of enjoyment and pride for Mary. She was also a member of Southwood Lutheran Church and Holy Savior Lutheran prior to that. Raymond and Mary enjoyed bowling in their earlier years, and were also members of The Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mary's passion was her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her hobbies included cooking, crafting and embroidery. Mary is survived by her sister Muriel Herriford (Robert); nephew Jerry Williams Sr. (Coquet); four of her children: John of Texas, LaVonne Brainerd (Jim) of Nevada, Deb Swanson (Charlie), Roger (Linda Belitz), and daughter-in-law Jane Schweppe; special friends Aloma Bouma of Maryland and Gary Clough of Lincoln; grand children: Melissa Seymour (Jerry), Zach Merrill, Nathan Rotschafer, Heather Long (Nathan), Jon Rotschafer (Anna), Corey Rotschafer (Paula Blaylock), Cara Rotschafer (Lin Thompson), John Ruiz, numerous great grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, son Dale, grandson Ben, siblings: Lillian Oliver, Gladys McLain, Jeanette Clinton, Thomas Davis, Robert Davis, and John T Davis, Jr. Memorials requested in lieu of flowers to Special Olympics. Services will be held at Southwood Lutheran Church on Tuesday, October 12, at 10:00 a.m., with burial at Hickman Cemetery. Luncheon will follow at the Hickman Community Center, 115 Locust Street, Hickman, Nebraska. Live stream is available at https://vimeo.com/625742039 ©LMRotschafer, 10/07/21

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Mary Alice Davis Rotschafer's memorial is located at: Hickman Cemetery, Hickman, Lancaster County, USA.
When did Mary Alice Davis Rotschafer death?
Mary Alice Davis Rotschafer death on 6 Oct 2021 in Seward County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.6210861
Longitude: -96.6292496

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