Dorothy Laverne Reesman, 93, of Kansasville, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Aug. 18, 2022.
Dorothy was born March 26, 1929, to Peter and Edna (Gonsky) Green. She married Martin Reesman on Aug. 29, 1950, in Dubuque, Iowa and together they raised four children. Dorothy was very active in Yorkville 4H and served as general leader. She enjoyed baking, canning, and gardening. Dorothy farmed dairy alongside Martin and was a member of the Woman’s Farm Bureau for many years. In 2001, she was honored by the Blood Center of Wisconsin for donating 16 gallons of blood.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Peter (Debra) Reesman of Kansasville, George Reesman of Kansasville, Carl (Penny) Reesman of Lebanon, Missouri and Arlene (David) Rowntree of Union Grove; grandchildren, Jean (Pat) Uhlenhake of Horicon, Andrew (Kristi) Rowntree of Kansasville, Karen Rowntree of Minneapolis, Susan Rowntree of Union Grove, and Erick Harrison and Dustin Harrison of Lebanon, Missouri; great-grandchildren, Nathaniel, Ian, Lydia, Maggie, Laura, and Lucian; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Martin; her parents; and her siblings, Roger Green, Riley (Gladys) Green, and Eugene “Johnny” Green.
Services were held at Miller-Reesman Funeral Home on Tuesday, Aug. 23. Burial followed at West Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
The family gives special thanks to Chris and Ganaa for the compassionate care they gave to Dorothy.
Online condolences may be left at www.Miller-Reesman.com.
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