- Dorothy D. Krull, nee Rogers, age 97, died Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Neenah, Wisconsin, following a short illness. Dorothy was born on December 27, 1914, in the Town of Maine, Outagamie County, the daughter of Charles T. and Emma F. (Stark) Rogers. Dorothy married Clarence A. Krull of Neenah on October 9, 1940 at the Congregational Church in Menasha, Wisconsin. They were active church members, and in more recent years she participated in the Prairie Lakes Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Ripon. Dorothy enjoyed a long and active life, often taking motor trips and playing golf with her husband of 51 years. Dorothy also enjoyed antiquing, flea markets, and collecting dolls. She and her daughter Bonnie sang in the First Congregational Church choir in Menasha for several years. A tenth generation American, Dorothy always displayed the flintiness and determination of her early American ancestors. In recent years, as a member of the church at Ripon she continued her support of charity; and of social activism. As a member of the Winnebago County Democratic Party, she remained as active as possible. Before marrying, she worked at Marathon Corp. in Menasha for eight years. In the sixties, she was the office manager at Vorpahl Interiors. Throughout her life she made many friends and always had a positive outlook. The last four years, she and her daughter took day trips around the area and ate at local restaurants. Dorothy called the final chapter of her life, Just Wonderful. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Bonnie A. (Krull) Wagner, Neenah, older sister, Ruth J. (Rogers) Thiel, Menasha, and many nieces and nephews: Leona (Miller) Schwartzbauer, Menasha, Gilbert Miller, Appleton, Marvin Miller, Madison, Peter Thiel, Roger Thiel, Appleton, June (Thiel) Stenli, Loveland, CO, Howard Rogers, Appleton, Joan (Reitzner) Pahl, Menasha, Carla (Reitzner) Oudenhoven, Menasha, Charles Reitzner, Menasha, Rebecca (Rogers) Gilbert, Appleton, and Thomas Rogers, Greenville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence on November 6, 1991, following 51 years of marriage. Dorothy was also preceded in death by her parents, three sisters: Mildred Miller, Ethel Miller, and Frances Reitzner; two brothers: Arnold Rogers and Harley Rogers. She was also preceded in death by sisters-in-law: Luella Rogers, Lucille Rogers; brothers-in-law: Edward Miller, George Miller, Leland Thiel, Carl Reitzner; and one niece, Betty Smith. A private memorial service in being planned. A special thanks to the skilled and caring staff of Theda Clark Medical Center, and to the members of P.L.U.U.F, at Ripon for all of your care and compassion during this most difficult time.
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1914 - 2012 (97 years)
Education - High School
