Dorothy Marie Witthar
April 12, 1925 ~ February 28, 2020
Dorothy Marie Witthar, 94, of Jefferson City, died Friday, February 28, 2020, at Villa Marie Skilled Nursing Facility.
She was born on April 12, 1925, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of the late Ludwig Mischlich and Dorothy Effie Schollmeyer Mischlich.
She was married on September 30, 1961, in Kansas City to Robert Lee Witthar who preceded her in death on June 29, 2008.
A 1943 graduate of North Kansas City High School, Mrs. Witthar was employed with McFarland & Edsel Attorney-at-Law, Kansas City, from 1943 to 1958; and with Employers Reinsurance Corporation from 1958 to 1968.
While in Kansas City she belonged to the Redemptorist Club and was a volunteer with St. Anthony Orphanage.
After moving to Jefferson City in 1968, she was a faithful member of St. Joseph Cathedral where she was active in organizing church dinners and coordinated the crafts booth at the church’s annual Christmas Bazaar.
She was especially interested in photography and enjoyed being the family’s official photographer. Her greatest passion being her family, she never missed a birthday by sending cards bearing handwritten notes of love and affection.
Survivors include two daughters, Anita (Douglas) Surface, Taos, Missouri; and Julie (Casey) Ryan, Downers Grove, Illinois; six grandchildren, Jacob Hoppe, Caleb Hoppe, Cody Surface, Abigail Surface, Lily Ryan, and Violet Ryan; one great-grandson, Gavin Black; two siblings, John Mischlich and Katherine Mischlich, both of Kansas City; and two sisters-in-law, Carlene Mischlich, Shawnee, Kansas; and Marilyn Mischlich, Overland Park, Kansas.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank Mischlich and Howard Mischlich.
Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Monday, March 2nd, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph with the Rev. Louis Nelen officiating.
Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, Missouri.
Memorials are suggested to the Cathedral of Saint Joseph, 2305 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send tributes or condolences may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
She was born on April 12, 1925, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of the late Ludwig Mischlich and Dorothy Effie Schollmeyer Mischlich.
She was married on September 30, 1961, in Kansas City to Robert Lee Witthar who preceded her in death on June 29, 2008.
A 1943 graduate of North Kansas City High School, Mrs. Witthar was employed with McFarland & Edsel Attorney-at-Law, Kansas City, from 1943 to 1958; and with Employers Reinsurance Corporation from 1958 to 1968.
While in Kansas City she belonged to the Redemptorist Club and was a volunteer with St. Anthony Orphanage.
After moving to Jefferson City in 1968, she was a faithful member of St. Joseph Cathedral where she was active in organizing church dinners and coordinated the crafts booth at the church’s annual Christmas Bazaar.
She was especially interested in photography and enjoyed being the family’s official photographer. Her greatest passion being her family, she never missed a birthday by sending cards bearing handwritten notes of love and affection.
Survivors include two daughters, Anita (Douglas) Surface, Taos, Missouri; and Julie (Casey) Ryan, Downers Grove, Illinois; six grandchildren, Jacob Hoppe, Caleb Hoppe, Cody Surface, Abigail Surface, Lily Ryan, and Violet Ryan; one great-grandson, Gavin Black; two siblings, John Mischlich and Katherine Mischlich, both of Kansas City; and two sisters-in-law, Carlene Mischlich, Shawnee, Kansas; and Marilyn Mischlich, Overland Park, Kansas.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank Mischlich and Howard Mischlich.
Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Monday, March 2nd, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph with the Rev. Louis Nelen officiating.
Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, Missouri.
Memorials are suggested to the Cathedral of Saint Joseph, 2305 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send tributes or condolences may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Thoughts and prayers for Dorothy and her family. I knew her at the Cathedral and she was thoughtful and kind. God bless you, Fr. Chris Cordes
Dorothy raised two lovely daughters, Anita and Julie. Our families then merged when Julie wed our oldest son, Casey. Together, Julie and Casey have given us two lovely granddaughters, Lily and Violet, that we happily shared with Dorothy. And while we are saddened by her passing, we are heartened by the fact that Dorothy lives on in our shared legacy.
Tom and Peg Ryan
My kids and I would drive from Ohio to Kansas City. We loved meetingI Aunt Dorothy in Kingdom City and having her ride with us to Kansas City. I loved her hand written cards plus her always labeling every photo. She was always so sweet and kind to myself and my kids. We love ❤️ you Aunt Dorothy!
Dear Anita and Julie, so sorry to hear of the death of your lovely mother. She was so special and always so kind. Also sorry we cannot be with you during these difficult days as we are out of town at this time. Sincerest sympathy. With love and prayers Larry and Barbara Poetker