of Philip, South Dakota, died on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at the Philip Nursing Home in Philip at the age of 100
Dorothy A. Pletsch was born March 22, 1914, at Winner, South Dakota, the daughter of Frank and Ann H. (Holub) Pletsch. She grew up in the Winner area and graduated from Winner High School.
Dorothy was united in marriage to Glenn Urban on August 17, 1932, at Rapid City, South Dakota. They made their home on a farm-ranch four miles north of Philip which they operated until 1957 when they moved to Nemo, South Dakota. While in the Nemo area they ranched until moving back to Philip in 1971.
After her husband’s death in March 1983, Dorothy continued to reside in her home in Philip, where she cherished her family, faith and friends. She enjoyed gardening and flowers, while digging in the dirt. Dorothy also loved to quilt and crochet various items, including dish rags that she would give out to everyone at Christmas time. In May 2011, Dorothy moved to the Philip Nursing Home, where she has since resided.
Dorothy was a member of the United Church, UCW, the Bad River Senior Citizens Center, and the American Legion Auxiliary #173, all of Philip.
Grateful for having shared her life include her daughter Rita Ramsey of Philip; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 24 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Glenn in March 1983; her son Bob Urban; her son-in-law Cliff Ramsey; a granddaughter Lynda Urban; and a great-grandson Jesse Davis.
Visitation was held 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, at the United Church in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Monday.
Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 14, at the United Church in Philip, with Pastor Kathy Chesney officiating.
Interment was at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.
A memorial has been established to the Activities Room Fund at the Philip Nursing Home.
FUNERAL SERVICES
Monday, April 14, 2014 - 1:00 p.m.
United Church
Philip, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Kathy Chesney
MUSIC
Sally Jankord - Pianist
Deb Smith -Vocalist
“In The Garden”
“Wings of a Dove”
Congregational Hymn
“Blest Be The Tie That Binds”
USHERS
Donna Olivier - Eileen Fitzgerald
PALLBEARERS
Doug Ramsey - Bart Ramsey
Vicki Eide - Gary Ramsey
Chad Ramsey - Taylor Ramsey
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota
Visitation: 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, at the United Church in Philip.
Funeral services: 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 14, at the United Church in Philip.
Interment: Masonic Cemetery in Philip.