Dorothy Mae Nieter

Dorothy Mae Nieter, was born and raised in Charleston WVA. and passed away at Soin Medical Center on Sunday, February 7, 2021. She graduated from Berea College in 1961 with a Bachelor’s Degree in nursing. She met Ralph while taking courses at the University of Cincinnati where he completed a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering. After graduation, she started her nursing career at General Hospital in Charleston, West Virginia while continuing to date Ralph. After a year at General Hospital, she moved to Cincinnati to be closer to Ralph and took a nursing position at the VA Hospital. This move brought them closer together and their love flourished. Ralph and Dorothy were married on June 26, 1965. After their marriage, they settled in the Dayton area as Ralph began his career at WPAFB. Dorothy took a position working for a private practice for Dr. Moody who was the family physician for decades. In 1968, with their first son on the way, Dorothy decided to focus on raising their family and they moved to their current home in Beavercreek. When their oldest was a teenager, Dorothy returned to her nursing career by working at Crestview Nursing Home. Then came her final stage of her career, as a school nurse. Her first school nurse position was at St. Luke’s Catholic in Beavercreek, but most of her final career was in the Dayton Public Schools at the Cleveland Elementary in downtown Dayton. She retired in 2000. In retirement, Dorothy enjoyed gardening at home and was a member of the Saville Hilltoppers Garden Club. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her grandkids. Dorothy is survived by husband Ralph, three loving sons; Chad Warren, Chet Patrick, and Chris Edward as well as daughter in laws Michele L (Chad) and Lori R (Chet) as well as two grandchildren, Nora (Chet) and Cole (Chad). Sisters Mary Casto and Mildred Yahya-Hart (Alan), sister-in-law Nancy Kerschner (Don). Also, special mention to dear friends Ray & Rebecca Trimmer, Tim & Sue Towner, Grace Ramos, Inga Knowles and Donna Da Costa Gomez. Special thanks to niece Lisa Yahya for taking care of Ralph and Dorothy over the last year.

A Private Service for family only will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 11, 2021. A public viewing will begin at approximately 10:45 AM after the private service is complete and will last until 11:30 AM. The family will understand if you are not comfortable with attending due to the pandemic. The family is planning a graveside ceremony for the interment of Dorothy’s ashes in the spring along with a reception at their residence in Beavercreek. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation.