Dorothy A. Koenings, (nee Kirmse) age 84, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday November 7, 2007 at Tri-Manor in West Bend.
She was born on August 3, 1923 in Fredonia to the late Rheinhold and Minnie (nee May) Kirmse, and was united in marriage to Ralph Koenings on July 11, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI. Together they made their home and raised their family in West Bend. Ralph preceded her in death in May of 2005.
Dorothy was a lunch aide for the West Bend public school system for many years, retiring in 1990. She attended St. Mary's Immaculate Conception Parish in West Bend. Dorothy enjoyed gardening, Baking, and cooking. Her greatest enjoyment came from the love and time spent with her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by three children, Linda (Norman) Pipping of Mt. Calvary, Ralph (Carita) Koenings of West Bend, and Mark (Dawn) Koenings of West Bend; five grandchildren, Andrew (FiancAC.e Melanie Ashauer) Pipping, Lucas Koenings, Kayla Koenings, Trevor Koenings, and Rose Koenings; a great-grandson, Xavier Pipping; a sister, June Tredeau of Mass, MI; one sister-in-law, Clara Koenings of West Bend; a brother-in-law, Sandy Alperet of Mass, MI; other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Ruth Kirmse, Doris Alperet, and Laverne Koch; a brother, Arno Kirmse; and a brother-in-law, Lester "Ferp" Tredeau.
A memorial service in remembrance of Dorothy will be held on Saturday November 17th at 1:00 pm at the Myrhum ~ Patten Funeral Home. A visitation & reception will follow the service from 1:30 pm until 3:15 pm. Burial of her cremated remains will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Memorials to Horizon Home Health Care and Hospice (13255 W. Blumound Rd. Brookfield, WI 53002) are appreciated by the family.