Tom, Ed, and family: I cannot begin to express the sorrow that I feel for all of you. Dorothy was one of the warmest and most compassionate people I’ve ever met. I will always remember her glowing smile and generous heart. May happy memories and the love of your family give you comfort and strength in the difficult days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Dorothy M. Leuthner
August 15, 1932 – September 26, 2013
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 30, 2013 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Dorothy M. Leuthner, age 81, of St. Cloud, who passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2013. Reverend LeRoy Scheierl will officiate. Burial will take place in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and after 9:00 a.m. on Monday at the church. Parish Prayers will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
Dorothy was born on August 15, 1932 in Harlem, North Dakota to George and Mabel (Cusick) Klinkhammer. She married Edward Leuthner on June 18, 1955 in Cogswell, North Dakota. Dorothy was a homemaker all of her life as well as working as a Sales Associate at Sears for 11 years. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Christian Woman and instrumental in ARC during its early days.
Dorothy was very thoughtful, generous, and a woman of great faith. She treasured all the time spent with her family.
Dorothy is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ed; children, Mark (Debbie) of Taylor Mill, KY, Mary Kay (Bill) Kryshak of Menomonie, WI, Kathy Leuthner of St. Cloud, Connie (Mike) Ricci of Stillwater, and Tom (Sandy) of Battle Lake; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one infant son, Michael; sister and brother, Eileen Farris, George “Dutch”.
Memorials are preferred.
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I wish I could’ve be there to celebrate the way she lived her life. I was
fortunate to catch up with her this summer while watching a lakeside sunset — she marveled at the beauty like it was the first time seeing it. She
saw the silver lining in everything, and along with Uncle Ed, set a wonderful example of how to treat and love one another. She will really be missed!
Dorothy was such a dear friend of my mom. They certainly showed us the importance and meaning of long and enduring relationships. You are in our thoughts and prayers…
Connie, Tom, Mark and Mary Kay: I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was such a big part of my youth and remember her so fondly and so well. Always a smile, such a great neighbor. My deepest condolences to all of you!
So sorry for your loss. It was a beautiful tribute! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
To Dorothy’s family I offer my deepest sympathy . May the fond memoried that you shared bring you comfort. I would also like to share a comforting thought from the Bible. Rev 21: 4 assures us of a time when death will be no more, and you will appreciate the wonderful promise of seeing our loved ones again in a resurrection (John 5:28,29) I hope these few scriptures will soothe you as you gain the strength and inner peace to cope with the days ahead
Mary Kay & family:
Honoring your sorrow, wishing you peace.
Amen.
Ed and Family,
So sorry for your loss. I will always remember Dorothy’s beautiful smile that was just the beginning of her gentle way. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Though my heart is heavy I feel so blessed to have you as my Mom. Thank you for your never ending devotion and love to Dad, and all of us. We love you so very much Mom!
I was a lucky person as I had the best mother-in-law a person can have. Dorothy was as kind as any person I ever knew and we all loved her dearly. We will miss you Grandma but we will never forget you.
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Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 30, 2013 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Dorothy M. Leuthner, age 81, of St. Cloud, who passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2013. Reverend LeRoy Scheierl will officiate. Burial will take place in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and after 9:00 a.m. on Monday at the church. Parish Prayers will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.