Dorothy Ellen Eitmann

Dorothy is preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Fred Eitmann Jr. and her parents, John and Shirley Robson.

She is survived by her beloved children, Fred Eitmann III (Patty), John Eitmann (Maria), and Tammy Yrle (Allen) and grandchildren, Noah, Emma, Jonathan, Dorothy, and Therese Eitmann and Brandon, Allison, and Jennifer Yrle. She is also survived by her sister, Shirley Rose Haydel, sister-in-law, Mary Ann Rousselle, as well as many other relatives and friends.

Dottie enjoyed a vibrant social life and loved to be involved in her community. She was a founding member of the North Bridgedale Civic Association and a longtime member and former president of the Petals of North Bridgedale Garden Club. She retired from the Times-Picayune after over 30 years. She was an active parishioner of St. Edward the Confessor Church for over 60 years, running the dart booth at the spring fair, leading the parish Girl Scout troop, serving parish elders as a member of the Hilltoppers, and dedicating herself to the adoration chapel every Wednesday from 2-3PM. She enjoyed friendly competitions with the Greater New Orleans Senior Games and her favorite event was serving hot dogs and chili to the senior Olympians during the Fred Eitmann Memorial Cabbage Ball Tournament. She also enjoyed socializing with her glorious Beta Sigma Phi sisters. She adored her grandchildren and shared her love of theater. She will be missed by all who were blessed to know her.

The family would like to thank Lana Leonard for the care and kindness she gave to Dottie.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 4921 W Metairie Ave, Metairie, LA. Visitation will be held from 10AM – 12PM with a Mass to begin at 12PM. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dottie’s name to St. Edward the Confessor Hilltoppers or the Greater New Orleans Senior Games.