Dorothy E. (Wennemar) Strobel, age 86, of Billings formerly of Terry passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Billings. She passed away from complications due to falling, we rejoice in know she is in pain no more.
Though our hearts are filled with great sorrow, we take comfort in knowing she has her vision and is once again with her loving husband David, son Lester and and twin sister Anna Stasia.
Dorothy was born August 23, 1928 on Bluewater Creek near Fromberg, Montana to Paul and Mary A. (Ommie) Wennemar. She graduated from Fromberg High School and received her teaching degree from Eastern Montana College. In 1949, she moved to Terry, Montana to begin her teaching career. While teaching in Terry, she met and fell in love with a young local farmer/baseball player named David Strobel. They were married June 11, 1951. Three children were born to this loving couple: Pamela (Dale Bilyeu) of Ballantine, MT; Mary Ellen of Fairbanks, Alaska her son David and Nicole Swanson and grandchildren: Nathan, Danny, and Ella of Cedar Park, Texas; daughter Lyn (Tyrel Johnson) also of Fairbanks, Alaska and Lester (1956-2007) his son Justin and grandchild Joshua and April Quinn (J.J.) grandchildren Kalieah, Kai; one surviving sister Pauline of California. Special thanks to nephew and nieces John Gerrells, Dot Teesdale, Stasi Weimer, and Tonya Davidson (who all spent many wonderful summers at the Strobel ranch) for all your love and support of your second mom.
Dorothy loved teaching and always had time to read a good book to anyone who would listen. As a teacher Dorothy touched the lives of many students and children. She taught many area country schools and from 1966 to 1974 she taught 4th grade in Wibaux while her children attended Wibaux Country High School. Dorothy was totally dedicated to her family and loved chickens, cooking and yard work.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Prairie County Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
In lieu of flowers the family requested donations be made to the Prairie County Library, 309 Garfield Ave. S., Terry, MT 59349.
Service Schedule
Visitation
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday January 17, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Funeral Service
3:00 p.m.
Sunday January 18, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Service Schedule
Visitation
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday January 17, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Funeral Service
3:00 p.m.
Sunday January 18, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
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Ken and Vicki Hess says
Lost a good old neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you girls.
Jo Rojic Vaira says
My sympathy to Dorothy’s family! She was my 4th grade teacher at Wibaux. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Steve Brock says
I have fond memories of staying with Dave and Dorothy and family, branding, roping, riding Spider for him. Salt of the earth, Godly family. I visited Dorothy in Terry a few years ago. Thanks for the memories.
Darlene L. Strobel says
Sorry to hear of your loss. We had many visits while the bus route ended in Dave and Dorothy’s yard on the farm. I always enjoyed her spring tulips. My prayers are with you.
Ronald Lund says
In memory of Dorothy, We are going to miss her, The Leo Lund Family
Cara Willson says
Pam, Mary Ellen & families,
I am so sorry to hear of the Loss of your Mom. I have many happy memories with your family. My love and prayers to all of you.
Cara (Castleberry) Willson
Gloria Hoffer Harzke says
Thoughts and prayers to Pamela & MaryEllen and families. Dave & Dorothy were good neighbors with many good memories with their family. My Mom (Elnora Hoffer) told me tonight that “Dorothy had a good life.” RIP
Janice Kaul says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Dorothy was my 4th grade teacher.
NARFE (NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES says
OUR ASSOCIATION SENT INFORMATION UPON EARL’S PASSING. WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF DOROTHY SO SOON AFTER EARL’S PASSING. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE GETTING IN TOUCH WITH OPM (OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT), PLEASE CONTACT US.
SERVICE OFFICE KATHY HEINERT – 406-248-3579
PRESIDENT JANICE ERFLE – 406-671-5499
MIDLAND EMPIRE CHAPTER 0459
12 WILLOW BEND DRIVE
BILLINGS, MT 59102-7319