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Patricia Jane “Pat” Miene Dotseth

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Birth	:	23 Jan 1934 Luana, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	18 May 2016 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oakland Cemetery, Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2577000, -91.4735000
Description	:	Patricia J. Dotseth, 82, of rural Decorah, IA, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at her home. Patricia Jane Dotseth was born January 23, 1934, on the family farm near Luana, IA. She was the daughter of Fred and Frances (Gilson) Miene. Pat was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Postville, IA, and graduated from Luana High School in 1952. While in school, she won the state speech contest in Mason City, IA, which she traveled to by train with her coach. After graduation, Pat worked on her family's farm, raising hogs and chickens.... Read More	Patricia J. Dotseth, 82, of rural Decorah, IA, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at her home. Patricia Jane Dotseth was born January 23, 1934, on the family farm near Luana, IA. She was the daughter of Fred and Frances (Gilson) Miene. Pat was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Postville, IA, and graduated from Luana High School in 1952. While in school, she won the state speech contest in Mason City, IA, which she traveled to by train with her coach. After graduation, Pat worked on her family's farm, raising hogs and chickens. Then at Dreamland Ballroom in Postville, she met Robert Dotseth and the couple later married on April 21, 1957, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. The couple farmed together on Bob's family farm, where they have lived ever since. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Waukon and was active in their women's group and circle. Pat also belonged to the Post Franklin Study Club and the Birthday Club. Pat excelled at cooking and baking and as a side business for decades, baked wedding and birthday cakes and pastries. For holidays with the family, her pecan pies were a must-have. When she was younger, Pat was the runner-up in a cooking contest at the Iowa State Fair. She did so much baking, she could recall recipes and ingredients without using a cookbook or card, down to the minutest details, and loved sharing them with people. Pat loved sewing and gardening, and did a lot of canning. She also enjoyed going on car cruises around the area with Bob. Pat loved her family, grandchildren, and friends. Pat is survived by Bob, her husband of 59 years, of rural Decorah, IA; two sons: Eric (Becky) Dotseth of Burlington, IA, and Bill (Linda) Dotseth of Decorah; four grandchildren: Jarad Dotseth of Ankeny, IA, Allison Dotseth of Decorah, Hannah Dotseth of Ankeny, and Zachary Dotseth of Burlington; her sister Erma Jean Swenson of Luana; four sisters-in-law: Karla, Karen, and Sharon Miene, and Jean Wheeler; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Harold, Willard, and Wayne Miene; a nephew Keith Miene; a niece Sandra Ehrhardt; and three brothers-in-law: Norman Wheeler, Marlin Swenson, and John "Tex" (Ruth) Dotseth. Honorary casketbearers are Lee and Shirley Vangness, Norman and Darlene Dickman, Bob and Sadie Searsland, David and Mary Lou Sorum, and the Birthday Club. Casketbearers are Eric, Jarad, and Zachary Dotseth, Jeff Wheeler, and Trent, Trace, and Tom Miene. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 21st, at 11:00 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church in Waukon, IA, with Rev. Lynn G. Groe officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may call from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon.

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Patricia Jane “Pat” Miene Dotseth's memorial is located at: Oakland Cemetery, Waukon, Allamakee County, USA.
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Patricia Jane “Pat” Miene Dotseth death on 18 May 2016 in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.2577000
Longitude: -91.4735000

Family Members:

Parent

Fred William “Fritz” Miene

(1907 - 1965)

Frances Augusta Gilson Miene

(1912 - 1988)

Spouse

Robert Eugene Dotseth

(1929 - 2021)

Siblings

Harold James Albert Fritz Miene

(1936 - 1990)

Willard Jerome Miene

(1938 - 2014)

Wayne Julius Miene

(1944 - 2013)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oakland Cemetery
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2577000, -91.4735000

2. Eells Plot
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Coordinate: 43.2749759, -91.5168078

3. Dundee Plot
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Coordinate: 43.2260887, -91.4493054

4. Dundey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2260000, -91.4493000

5. Nelson Plot
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6. Mount Olivet Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2919006, -91.5006027

7. Makee Township Cemetery
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2983017, -91.4781036

8. Ebenezer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2477989, -91.4143982

9. Allamakee County Care Facility Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3153060, -91.4542960

10. Zalmona Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2405586, -91.5516663

11. Round Prairie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2986107, -91.4136124

12. Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2038994, -91.4250031

13. Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1971000, -91.5402000

14. Lycurgus Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3320000, -91.4240000

15. Old West Paint Creek Cemetery
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2550011, -91.3597183

16. West Paint Creek Synod Cemetery
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2606180, -91.3593980

17. Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2297211, -91.5869370

18. Rossville Cemetery
Rossville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1944008, -91.3758011

19. Cleveland Cemetery
Postville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1631000, -91.4930000

20. West Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3125950, -91.5918370

21. East Glenwood Cemetery
Glenwood Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2766991, -91.6147003

22. Center Baptist Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2886086, -91.3355637

23. IOOF Cemetery
Rossville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1782990, -91.3735962

24. Reynolds Plot
Waterville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2666445, -91.3251340