Dorothy K. Kentzel
Dorothy K. Kentzel
March 26, 1917 ~ April 1, 2012
Dorothy Sweitzer Kentzel went to be with her Lord on March 29, 2012. She was born March 26, 1917, in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of Andrew and Katherine Mohnk Sweitzer. She married Harry E. Kentzel on August 2, 1942. He predeceased her on February 14, 1949. A strong and loving woman, Dorothy was devoted to her three daughters and raised them to know and love the Lord. She received her bachelor's degree in home economics education from State University of New York at Buffalo, a master's degree in family relationships from Cornell University and a second master's degree from Canisius College. She was instrumental in developing the New York State Regents Home Economics syllabus and was chair of the department of home economics at Cleveland Hill High School where she taught for 34 years. She was a lifelong member of Williamsville United Methodist Church, a member of the National Embroiderers' Guild and the Zonta Club. As a lifelong learner, she mastered furniture building and refinishing, millinery and golf. She was an avid antique collector and enjoyed playing Canasta and bridge. After her retirement she immersed herself in volunteer work that included Meals on Wheels, Millard Fillmore Hospital, St. Rita's Home for Disabled Children and being Republican clerk for New York State elections. In 2011 Dorothy moved from Williamsville, NY, to Columbus, IN, to be near her family. She will be deeply missed by her daughters and their husbands, Kandy and Dale Neil of Stowe, VT, Donna and Jim Marcille of Centennial, CO, and Gretchen and Steve Fisher of Columbus, IN; nine grandchildren, Kate (Ken) Hayes, Eric Neil, Kelly (Mike) Festi, Scott (Martha) Marcille, Kristi (Glenn) Smith, Ty Fisher, Traci (Mike) Grasso, Brett (Nicci) Fisher and Cole Fisher; and 10 great-grandchildren. FUNERAL: A celebration of Dorothy's life will be held at Four Seasons Retirement Center Chapel on Sunday, April 1, 2012, at 1:30 p.m., with Chaplain Phyllis Hawkins and Stephen Fisher officiating. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, Dorothy's family requests that donations be made to Hospice of South Central Indiana; 2626 E. 17th St. Columbus, IN 47201 or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital; P.O. Box 1000 Department 142 Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
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March 26, 1917 ~ March 29, 2012
Dorothy Sweitzer Kentzel went to be with her Lord on March 29, 2012. She was born March 26, 1917, in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of Andrew and Katherine Mohnk Sweitzer. She married Harry E. Kentzel on August 2, 1942. He predeceased her on February 14, 1949.
A strong and loving woman, Dorothy was devoted to her three daughters and raised them to know and love the Lord.
She received her bachelor?s degree in home economics education from State University of New York at Buffalo, a master?s degree in family relationships from Cornell University and a second master?s degree from Canisius College. She was instrumental in developing the New York State Regents Home Economics syllabus and was chair of the department of home economics at Cleveland Hill High School where she taught for 34 years. She was a lifelong member of Williamsville United Methodist Church, a member of the National Embroiderers? Guild and the Zonta Club.
As a lifelong learner, she mastered furniture building and refinishing, millinery and golf. She was an avid antique collector and enjoyed playing Canasta and bridge.
After her retirement she immersed herself in volunteer work that included Meals on Wheels, Millard Fillmore Hospital, St. Rita?s Home for Disabled Children and being Republican clerk for New York State elections.
In 2011 Dorothy moved from Williamsville, NY, to Columbus, IN, to be near her family.
She will be deeply missed by her daughters and their husbands, Kandy and Dale Neil of Stowe, VT, Donna and Jim Marcille of Centennial, CO, and Gretchen and Steve Fisher of Columbus, IN; nine grandchildren, Kate (Ken) Hayes, Eric Neil, Kelly (Mike) Festi, Scott (Martha) Marcille, Kristi (Glenn) Smith, Ty Fisher, Traci (Mike) Grasso, Brett (Nicci) Fisher and Cole Fisher; and 10 great-grandchildren.
FUNERAL: A celebration of Dorothy?s life will be held at Four Seasons Retirement Center Chapel on Sunday, April 1, 2012, at 1:30 p.m., with Chaplain Phyllis Hawkins and Stephen Fisher officiating.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, Dorothy?s family requests that donations be made to Hospice of South Central Indiana; 2626 E. 17th St. Columbus, IN 47201 or St. Jude?s Children?s Research Hospital; P.O. Box 1000 Department 142 Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
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What an awesome lady your mom was, Donna, and how blessed you are to have had her in your and your family’s life so long! We know you do and will miss her … I hope your many memories of fun times shared provide you some comfort. God’s peace to you and your family. xo
To Donna, Kandy, Gretchen, husbands and grandchildren, Your Mom was an incredible lady and will be missed by so many. Strong and accomplished,she unselfishly she gave so much of herself. Our prayers are with you for God’s comfort, strength and peace. Judy and Dominic
Your mom was a jewel. I just said to Jean I’m so glad I had such positive women role models in my life – she was one of them. She always had a laugh to be had and share. My thoughts are with you.
She will be missed by all of you and I am sorry she is gone. Remember her always. Jean
Dorothy is missed. She was a great bridge player. I played with her at Four Seasons. She often spoke how lucky, she was to have her daughters. Such an interesting person. I also have a interest in antiques.A
Dearest Donna and family, What an amazing woman your mother was. I pray that you each will be comforted as the days move forward, knowing that she will always be with each of you in your hearts. Sincerely, Carol