Dorothy Strecker

She was born before refrigerators, dishwashers, antibiotics, and even sliced bread. Dorothy saw the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and World War II. She watched the moon landing, witnessed the civil rights movement, and saw the Berlin Wall fall. She lived through 9/11 and three pandemics.

On June 8, 1938, she married Edward Strecker, the love of her life. Together, they built a life centered on faith and community, staying active in Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Bowen's Fanfare/U.S.O., the Elks Club, the Lions Club, and the UFCW Retirement Group. Edward passed away in 2004, and for 22 years, Dorothy carried on, still as stubborn and sassy as ever. She stood five feet tall on a good day, but her personality filled every room.

Dorothy loved Jesus above all else, and that faith poured into everything she did. She showed up for her church, family, and friends with everything she had. She loved to cook and was known in the kitchen for her apple pie, sauerkraut, and sage dressing. She always had her nails done and had placemats for every occasion. She was a regular poker player at the Isle of Capri Casino and was a bingo queen. She loved game shows, lived and died by the Broncos and the Rockies, and never missed a Taco Bell run. If you had a few minutes, she would tell you a story. She talked your ear off without taking a breath, making sure you knew how much everyone loved her.

In November 2024, doctors gave her two weeks to live. But anyone who knew Dorothy knew she had other plans. She lived another year and a half, staying true to herself and, as her doctor said, fully cantankerous until the very end.

Dorothy is survived by her sons Gerry (Leith) and Duane, her daughter Judy, five grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, and countless others who were lucky enough to call her Grandma.

A service will be held on May 2 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Instead of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church.