Dorothy M. Orth, 86, of Cumberland passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Cumberland Healthcare.

She was born April 6, 1937 in Waterloo, IA.

Dorothy graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1955. During these years she held various jobs, in addition to being a telephone operator.

On December 7, 1957 she was married in MN to LeRoy Orth, who preceded her in death on December 18, 2017. The two started their family back in Waterloo with their firstborn, Mark in 1958, then Kelli followed in 1960, and lastly, Mike who joined them in 1961.

They moved their family to the Quad Cities once LeRoy accepted a career as a State Trooper in 1969. Here Dorothy settled into a secretary position at Ed White Elementary school in Eldridge, where she would then work for over 20 years.

Retirement brought LeRoy and Dorothy to Barronett WI. After building a lovely home on some land, they became involved in the community donating time as members at the Barronett Lutheran Church, Secretary at Salem Lutheran in Shell Lake, board member at Lakeside Cemetery, and most recently, after LeRoy's passing, a member at Augustana Lutheran in Cumberland. Dorothy gardened and loved creating lovely landscaping with colorful flowers & various plants.

Dorothy is survived by children, Kelli Orth of Goodyear, AZ and Michael (Deb) Orth of Davenport, IA; grandchildren, Lillie, Conner, and Emily of Goodyear, AZ; 1 great-grandchild, Grayson; brother-in law, George (Bonnie) Orth of Evansdale, IA; sisters-in-law, Geraldine Pittman of Barronett and Marilyn Orth of Greeley, CO; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

She is preceded in death by husband, LeRoy Orth; son, Mark Orth; mother, Edna Donahue; and brother, Arden Hugh.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 13th at Augustana Lutheran Church. Visitation one hour prior. Private interment will be held at a later date.

Donations are preferred to the American Heart Association and The Human Society of Barron County.

Skinner Funeral Home of Cumberland is serving the family.

Last Update: Jun 07, 2023 11:01 am CDT