Dorothy Lee Lickteig

Dorothy Lee Eleanor Marie Stella Kipper Lickteig, age 83, of Greeley, Kansas passed away Friday, September 11, 2020, at the Anderson County Hospital, Garnett, Kansas.

Dorothy was born on March 27, 1937, at Scipio, Kansas to Albert and Theresa (Mersman) Kipper. She was the ninth of ten children and at her death she was the last survivor of the ten. Dorothy graduated from Richmond High School with the class of 1955. On July 14, 1955, she was united in marriage to Walter B. Lickteig at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Scipio, by Fr. Anthony J. Lickteig. In 1969 Dorothy earned her private pilot’s license at the Miami County Airport. This proved to be a fateful decision as Dorothy was fortunate to survive a mid-air collision on March 19, 1969.

Dorothy’s love of local and family history led her to author 21 books regarding the history of Anderson County, Kansas. Throughout her life, Dorothy was active in countless activities, boards and community groups. When her children were young, Dorothy was a 4-H club and project leader. Some of her civic involvements included serving on the Anderson County Democratic Committee, serving as Chairman or Vice Chairman for over 30 years; 24 years as a Walker Township Trustee; Board of Director for the Richmond High School Alumni Association; and Greeley Pride. The Anderson County Historical Society held a very special place in Dorothy’s life, she served as President from April 1992 until December 31, 2012. She was integral in many Historical Society projects, but she was most proud of the work related to getting the Gerth Cabin moved to Greeley and the Anderson County Veterans Memorial. Dorothy also served as a local and district officer as a member of the VFW Auxiliary. Since 1988, Dorothy has been a proud founding member of the US Kipper Family Association. As a member of St. John’s Catholic Church, Dorothy was active in many areas, including serving as a lector for over 40 years, Altar Society, serving several years as President, and as a committee chairperson for the St. John’s Hall construction. Dorothy worked as an insurance agent for Patrons Insurance for over 20 years. She and Walt could be counted on to be in the bleachers cheering on their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dorothy's delicious cream pies will be missed at family and community gatherings.

Walt and Dorothy were blessed to be able to travel to all 50 states and many other parts of the world. Spending time with her family at the holidays was always special to Dorothy. In her free time Dorothy enjoyed researching genealogy and history, putting puzzles together and playing cards with friends and family.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, James, Wilbur, Lyle, Albert and Richard; and four sisters, Irene, Viola, Wilma Jean and Ethel.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Walter B. of the home; six children, Nancy Katzer and husband, Frederick A., of Greeley, Elaine Bones and husband, David E., of Princeton, Kansas, Constance Breland and husband, Martin, of Franklin, Tennessee, Marjorie Seifert and husband, Gary D., of Oskaloosa, Kansas, Kenneth Lickteig and wife, Alvira, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin and Marilyn Peine and Dan Miller of Garnett, Kansas; 22 grandchildren, Natasha Alford-Becker, Jeremy Alford, Nadia Fadden, Joshua Register, Jess Register, Jalissa Kueser, Brett Bones, Heath Bones, Kinsey Breland, Kalen Breland, Malone Breland, Nathan Breland, Elijah Thompson, Brian Thompson, Eric Thompson, Michelle Maddigatla, Ryan Lickteig, Ashley Nelson, Shelby Head, William Wyatt Lickteig, Clarissa Phillips and Kyle Peine; and 31 great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 17, 2020 at St. John’s Catholic Church, Greeley. Interment will follow in the St. John’s Cemetery. The family will greet friends following a 5:30 PM, Rosary service on Wednesday evening at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Altar Society or to the Anderson County Historical Society and left in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .