Submitted by: Mary Jo Koran

Article published Nov 17, 2006
Dorothy L. Tekker
July 30, 1917 - Nov. 14, 2006

Dorothy L. Tekker, 89, of Osceola, passed away at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2006, in Miller's Merry Manor of Wakarusa.

Dorothy was born on July 30, 1917, in South Bend, to the late Frank and Mary (Geldner) Farrell.

Born to immigrant parents, Dorothy was one of 10 children. She attended Riley High School in South Bend, but the Depression cut short her education when she needed to find work as a housekeeper to help with family expenses. It was there she met her husband, George T. Tekker Jr. They were married August 12, 1937. Dorothy and George worked side-by-side for many years operating a grocery store/gas station on the corner of Jefferson and Currant. After that they ran a catering business. She was a wonderful cook and her pumpkin pies were family favorites. Dorothy was a sweet, soft-spoken lady who loved cooking, playing cards, fishing, bowling, and her children and grandchildren. We will miss her dearly.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, George of Osceola; two sons, Larry (Kay) Tekker of Loudon, TN, and Thomas (Wanda) Tekker of Mishawaka; eight grandchildren, Drinda (Bill) Bokhart of Mishawaka, Tommy (Malena) Tekker of Mishawaka, Brett (Melanie) Tekker of Waxhaw, NC, Matthew (Nancy) Tekker of Kotzebue, AK, Mike Dial, Jeff (Lisa) Dial, Denise (Marc) Merrill and Renee Kitts, all of Mishawaka.; 16 great-grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Roy (Theresa) Farrell of Elkhart.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, Dick, Francis, Bill and Charlie, and by four sisters, Ruth, Elaine, Cecelia and Bernice.

Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. today, November 17, 2006, in Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Highway, Osceola. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2006, in the funeral home, with Rev. Erv Mize officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of donor's choice.

Online condolences may be sent to www.chapelhillmemorial.com.