Bible Passage: John 14:1-3
Pastor: Joel Jenswold
Sermon Date: January 12, 2021

Visitation Jan. 12, 2021: 10:00 – 11:00 am. Private funeral service Jan. 12, 2021: 11:00 am

Bulletin Service for Dorothy Schepp

Dorothy I. Schepp

On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, the Lord Jesus sent the angels for the soul of Dorothy Schepp.  Thus completed Dorothy’s earthly pilgrimage which lasted 93 years, 2 months, and 21 days.

Dorothy was born on October 17, 1927, in Dalton, WI, the daughter of Max and Belle Utke.  She was baptized, and later confirmed, in the Lutheran (WELS) faith.  Dorothy grew up on the family farm with her parents and three brothers.  When she was just 14 years old, her mother passed away and she took on many of the additional household responsibilities. Dorothy graduated from Cambria High School.

On June 16, 1946 Dorothy married Floyd Schepp at Grace Lutheran Church in Dalton.  This union was blessed with five children.  Richard (Marlene) Schepp, Joleen (Rene) LaReau, Sue Ann (Jay) Vinson, Jackie (Paul) Ihlenfeldt and Jean (Brad) Welling.  On June 4, 1974, Floyd passed away from cancer leaving her to raise three of these children who were all under the age of 10.

Dorothy had several different occupations during her lifetime.  She was employed by Oscar Mayer, the Postal Service, Windsor Grocery Store, and American Breeders Service.  She also did childcare for countless children in her home.  Some of those children included her beloved grandchildren.

She was an involved church member of several churches, most recently Lord of Love Lutheran Church in DeForest.  Dorothy enjoyed country music of all types and loved baking for her loved ones.  Her special dessert recipes will continue for generations.

Dorothy will be remembered as a loving, dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  All who knew her were blessed with her generosity and kindness.

She adored her 11 grandchildren, Kari (Bryan) Bjorge, Timothy (Kelly) Schepp, Kimberly (Ryan) Sullivan, Ryan LaReau, Amanda (Brian) Enter, Sara (Eric) Benzel, Ashley (Kurt) Rathke, Cameron Vinson, Jonathan Ihlenfeldt, Forrest Welling and Eden Welling.  She also cherished her 6 great-grandchildren, Logan Schepp, Langston Bjorge, Griffin Bjorge, Riley Sullivan, Miles Sullivan and Otto Rathke.  She was also eagerly awaiting the birth of her seventh, a great-grandson due in February to Amanda (Brian) Enter.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Howard, Raymond, and Floyd; a sister-in-law, Florine Floeter; brother-in-law, Victor Floeter; three nephews; and her stepmother, Ann Utke.

In addition to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she is survived by two sisters-in-law, Deloris Utke and Theora Utke and several nieces and a nephew.

Dorothy’s body will rest and await the return of Jesus and the glorious resurrection at Salemville Cemetery.

Then the saying that is written will come true:  Death has been swallowed up in victory. (1 Corinthians 15:54)

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