She was born in South Saint Louis in 1926 and lived in the area her entire life. She graduated from Cleveland High School where she was a "star" singer. She married fellow native South Saint Louisan, John C. Schilling, in May 1949. They raised two children and celebrated 64 years together.
Dorothy was genuinely happy as a wife, mother, and homemaker. She loved cooking and entertaining, sewing, crafts, singing, and bargain shopping. She was smarter than she knew; so strong in later life that she surprised herself; so pretty and always wore makeup; and so witty and quick, she was always sharing laughter.
Dorothy is predeceased by her husband, John, and sister, Marguerite Rueschhoff. She was loving mother of Rebecca "Becky" Schilling and .; cherished grandmother of Erin (Doug), Sarah, Katie (Jason), and John; dear great-grandma of Sophie, Grace, Mila, Elliot, Dylan, and Michael John; and beloved aunt of Dan (Linda), Mike (Dawn), and Matt (Lisa).
Dorothy's family extends heartfelt gratitude to her caregivers - the WooHoo Club - for the amazing and loving way they ensured her happiness, safety, and health: Chelsey, Felicia, Tashia, and Barbara.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Dorothy's honor to Make-A-Wish Colorado, 7951 E. Maplewood Ave., Ste 126, Greenwood Village CO 80111.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 28, 9:30-11am at Saint Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church, 6303 Nottingham Avenue, Saint Louis MO 63109, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
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