Dotzler, Janette (1943 - 2015)

DOTZLER, BACKHAUS, JACOBSEN, DOLBY, GRUHN, GOETZINGER

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 12/18/2015 at 12:28:29

Name of deceased: Janette “Janet” Jean Dotzler (nee Backhaus)

Aged: 72 yrs, 6 mo, 12 days

Residence: Defiance, IA

Born: May 14, 1943; Manilla, IA

Died: Nov. 26, 2015; Myrtue Medical Center, Harlan, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Nov. 30, 2015, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Defiance, IA. Burial was at Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Defiance, IA

Survived by: Husband of 51 years, Donald Dotzler of Defiance, IA; sons, Jim Dotzler of Defiance, IA, and Dan Dotzler (spouse, Cindy) of Ida Grove, IA; grandchildren, Ciara, Ben, and Ellie; sisters, Faye Jacobsen of Harlan, IA, Rachel Dolby of Irwin, IA, and Sandy (spouse, Kent) Gruhn of Manilla, IA; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Clarence and Irene (nee Goetzinger) Backhaus

Education: attended school in Manilla, IA; graduated with the Class of 1961

Religious affiliation: baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Defiance, IA; she remained a life-long member

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Donald Dotzler; July 11, 1964; location not provided

Employment: During high school, she was employed at Mickel’s Restaurant in Harlan, IA; after graduation, she worked for a short time for Keis Dental Laboratory in Omaha, NE. After her children were older, she worked at CDS and retired from there after 19 years. After her retirement, she assisted people in their homes with errands, housework, and other needs.

Hobbies/Interests: playing cards, going to her grandchildren’s activities, cooking and baking

Sources: harlanonline.com; kjan.com; pauleyjones.com