Dorothy Steiner was a Triplett Corp. retiree
Dorothy M. Steiner, 86, of Bluffton, died at 11:29 a.m. January 7, 2014 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born March 2, 1927, in Bluffton. Her parents were the late Oscar and Frances Wenger. On Nov. 26, 1947 she married Franklin W. Steiner and he preceded her in death Feb. 23, 1993.
Mrs. Steiner retired from Triplett Corp., Bluffton, and was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Bluffton, She was a graduate of Bluffton High School.
She is survived by two daughters, Jane (Donald O.) Doty of Rawson, Barbara Steiner of Bluffton, a granddaughter, Adrienne (Adam) Witteman of Mt. Cory, two great grandchildren, Keira and Kaedyn Witteman, and a sister-in-law, Rita Wenger of Bluffton. She was preceded in death by a brother, Edgar Wenger.
A memorial service will begin at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at St. John's United Church of Christ, Bluffton. Rev. Carol Clements will officiate. Private burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton at a later date.
The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's United Church of Christ or Mennonite Memorial Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com. Arrangements are by Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Bluffton.
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