Dorothy Alma Kliethermes
July 16, 1935 ~ August 30, 2020
Dorothy Alma Kliethermes, 85, of Westphalia, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital.
She was born July 16, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of the late Henry Peter and Caroline C. “Carrie” (Maasen) Reinkemeyer.
She was a 1953 graduate of Linn High School.
She was united in marriage on January 7, 1956, in Linn, to Jerome “Jerry” Kliethermes who preceded her in death on September 13, 2011.
Dorothy worked for the Highway Patrol in the Criminal Records Division.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Westphalia.
Dorothy enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading, computer games and doing puzzles.
Survivors include four children, Gregory (Barbara) Kliethermes, Taos; John Kliethermes, Westphalia; David (Laura) Kliethermes, Jefferson City; Susan (Jay), Bond, Jefferson City; nine grandchildren, Jamie Kliethermes (Nick Crane), Emily (Justin) Linnenbrink, Angie (Ryan) Brooks, Jeremy Voss, Joe Kliethermes, Deandra (Greg) Lowell, Kelsey (Tyler) Stegeman, Riley (Chase) Pistel, and Bryce Bond; nine great-grandchildren; and three siblings, Rita Rackers, Taos; Harvey (Suzi) Reinkemeyer, St. Louis; and Kenneth (Kathy) Reinkemeyer, Linn.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Carrie; her husband, Jerry; a sister and brothers-in-law, Freda and Jim Weber and Richard Rackers.
Private family visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2020, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Westphalia with the Rev. Anthony Viviano officiating.
Those attending the services please follow social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are required while in attendance.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to American Heart Association or to the American Cancer Society.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
She was born July 16, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of the late Henry Peter and Caroline C. “Carrie” (Maasen) Reinkemeyer.
She was a 1953 graduate of Linn High School.
She was united in marriage on January 7, 1956, in Linn, to Jerome “Jerry” Kliethermes who preceded her in death on September 13, 2011.
Dorothy worked for the Highway Patrol in the Criminal Records Division.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Westphalia.
Dorothy enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading, computer games and doing puzzles.
Survivors include four children, Gregory (Barbara) Kliethermes, Taos; John Kliethermes, Westphalia; David (Laura) Kliethermes, Jefferson City; Susan (Jay), Bond, Jefferson City; nine grandchildren, Jamie Kliethermes (Nick Crane), Emily (Justin) Linnenbrink, Angie (Ryan) Brooks, Jeremy Voss, Joe Kliethermes, Deandra (Greg) Lowell, Kelsey (Tyler) Stegeman, Riley (Chase) Pistel, and Bryce Bond; nine great-grandchildren; and three siblings, Rita Rackers, Taos; Harvey (Suzi) Reinkemeyer, St. Louis; and Kenneth (Kathy) Reinkemeyer, Linn.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Carrie; her husband, Jerry; a sister and brothers-in-law, Freda and Jim Weber and Richard Rackers.
Private family visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2020, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Westphalia with the Rev. Anthony Viviano officiating.
Those attending the services please follow social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are required while in attendance.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to American Heart Association or to the American Cancer Society.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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I worked with Dottie for many years at the Highway Patrol. She was always so much fun and made us all laugh. So many good memories and stories! My deepest sympathies on your loss.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dave Sorry to hear of your moms passing. Prayers for you and your family
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Barb and Greg, we are so sorry to hear about Dottie. Your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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David, my sincere sympathy to you and your family with the loss of your mother. May all the times you shared with her bring you comfort at this time.
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
It was always nice to visit with Dottie. When, She would come and get her hair done. Dottie did not know a stranger. Deepest sympathy to Dave Laura and Joe and the Kliethermes Family.
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Deepest sympathy Dave and the Kliethermes Family!
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My sympathies to Dottie’s family. I worked with Dottie for many years at the highway patrol. When she was our supervisor we always knew when we were goofing off too much. She didn’t say much, but would walk to each of our desks and say here is 10 dispositions. Just a little hint to get back to work. When you would be having a bad day she would always tell us “This too shall pass”. She stood behind her employees and would definitely go to battle for us. Dottie made work better with what we called Dottieisms!!!! I have so many stories I could share. It breaks my heart I cannot be there today. I had hip replacement surgery two weeks ago so I am stuck at home for now. I know Dottie I hear you “This too shall pass”. I am sure Jerry was happy to give you the grand tour of heaven. My thoughts and prayers our with you all. God Bless You Dottie Shirley Talken
I’m so sorry for your loss, Dottie was a great person to work with, I always enjoyed my time with her