Specht, Dorothy

1924 - 2017  (93 years)

• Name	Specht, Dorothy
  Birth	9 Jan 1924	Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Female
  Obituary	Aft 3 Mar 2016
  APC
  Dorothy M. Dercks, Kimberly, age 93, died Friday, March 3, 2016 at St. Paul Elder Services. She was born in Kaukauna on January 9, 1924 to the late Walter J. and Catherine (Krause) Specht. Dorothy married George "Tiny" Moritz. He preceded her in death. In 1983, she married Harold "Scutz" Dercks. He also preceded her in death. Dorothy retired from Kimberly-Clark after 35 years of service. She enjoyed many years at her cottage - first with Tiny on Lake Winnebago and later with Scutz on Legend Lake. Dorothy was a talented knitter and took great pride in the afghans she made for each of her family members. Dorothy is survived by her son, Todd Moritz of Appleton; grandchildren: Tyler, Rhiannon and Ethan Moritz; and siblings: Walter "Dubber" (Donna) Specht and Joan "Tickle" (David) Kielgas. She is further survived by great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husbands: George "Tiny" Moritz and Harold "Scutz" Dercks; her son, Dennis Daniels; and siblings: Jean (Curtis) Wolf, Robert (Valoise) Specht, Charles "Mud" Specht and Bernadette "Crickett" (Robert) Alger. A private family service will be held at Highland Memorial Park. She will then be interred with her husbands. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com. Dorothy's family would like to thank the staff at St. Paul Elder Services for the great care and compassion they gave to her over the past several years.
  Death	3 Mar 2017	Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Person ID	I177137	1FamilyTree | CarlaDorow25298
  Last Modified	29 Aug 2017

  
  

  Father	Specht, Walter John,   b. 9 Aug 1892, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 31 Jan 1965, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 72 years)
  Mother	Kraus, Catherine Dorothy,   b. 29 Feb 1896   d. 7 Jun 1980, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 84 years)
  Family ID	F53598	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Moritz, George "Tiny",   b. 6 Aug 1918, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 28 Jun 1978 (Age 59 years)
  Marriage	Aft 1942
  Family ID	F213448	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	29 Aug 2017

  
  

  Family 2	Dercks, Harold H.,   b. 11 Aug 1922, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 24 May 2011, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 88 years)
  Marriage	Abt Oct 1983
  Family ID	F58528	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	8 Jun 2011