Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, William Otis Schade and Vena K. Schade, two brothers, J. C. Schade and Sherman Schade, two sisters, Mary Plumer and Ruth Platte, and her husband, Edwin Reichelderfer.
Dorothy was born to William Otis Schade and Vena K. Black Schade on January 1, 1933 in Peoria, Illinois. She was employed for a time with Illinois Bell before making the decision to stay home and raise her children. Dorothy was active in her church through the years and also taught local Good New Clubs teaching children about the love of God and how they can make a personal relationship to Jesus Christ.
Dorothy is survived by one son, Paul Koci of Arvada, Colorado and three daughters, Susan Hornick (Charles) of LaGrange, Wyoming, Carol Theis (Terry) of Viola, Wisconsin, Rebecca Jarecki (Chris) of Vail, Colorado and Rachel Riggs, of Littleton, Colorado. She is survived by 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. We love you and look forward to a reunion in heaven. Until we meet again.