Obituaries : Thekla M. Dohrmann

Thekla M. (Juengel) Dohrmann

CEDAR RAPIDS: Thekla M. (Juengel) Dohrmann, 98, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Newhall, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2011 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha.

Funeral Services will be at St. John Lutheran Church in Newhall on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Steven Rempfer officating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Newhall.

Thekla was born June 19, 1912 to Rev. Ernst G. Juengel and Anna Sparfeld in Vallonia, IN. She graduated from Hampton High School, Hampton, IA. On June 3, 1938, she married Rev. E. F. Dohrmann in Ft. Dodge. Together they served the Lord at Victor, Adair, Ida Grove, Newhall and Buckeye. She took pride in entertaining guests on short notice. Interest included sewing, quilting, knitting, baking, canning and gardening. She also enjoyed all God's creation, especially viewing birds, beautiful sunsets, and the stars.

The past few years, Thekla and her twin Irene lived together - spending time in both Iowa and Arizona with family. They loved doing WordFind puzzles and watching America's Funniest Home Videos. They even still dressed alike! They now have been reunited in their eternal home.

Survivors include a son, Tim (Sherri) Dohrmann of Cedar Rapids; a daughter, Mary Ann (Paul) Timmerman of East Worcester, NY; five grandchildren, Troy Dohrmann, Shawn Dohrmann, Stefanie Dohrmann, Ruth (Kip) Sheek, and Tiffany (Steve) Ryan; nine great grandchildren; and one great, great grandson.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward; son, Joel; her parents; seven brothers; and six sisters.

Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Mercy, St. John Lutheran Church; or Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.

Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com

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