Dorotha Marie Dippel, 100, Huntingburg

Dorotha Marie Dippel, 100, of Huntingburg, passed away at 6:08 p.m., on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at her residence.

She was born September 18, 1921, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, to Homer and Florence (Richards) Hutchison.

She married Donald Dippel on August 30, 1952, in Mount Vernon, Ill. Along with her husband, she owned and operated Park n Shop Grocery in Huntingburg. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Huntingburg Music Club, and was a violinist with the National Orchestra. She enjoyed card club, music, cooking, gardening, and being with her family. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Dippel, who passed away November 1, 1997; and an infant daughter, Katherine.

She is survived by six children, Mike Gooch of Bloomington, Pat (Jeanne) Gooch of Arvada, Colorado, John (Deedee) Dippel of Evansville, Anne (Nelson) Bowie of St. Louis, Missouri, Tom (Marilyn) Dippel of Huntingburg, and Matt (Amy) Dippel of Huntingburg; one sister, Sondra Lynn Stallman of Litchfield, Illinois; by 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Dorotha Marie Dippel will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg with burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. The funeral Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Biju Thomas.

Friends may call for visitation at St. Mary’s Catholic Church from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Thursday morning. 

Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. 

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Mary’s Church or a charity of choice. 

Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.nassandson.com.

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3 Comments

  1. We are so sorry for your loss! She played cards with Ruth Dittmer (Lisa’s mother) for yrs. Remember shopping at the Park n Shop long ago. Prayers for the family. She will be missed. ???

  2. So sorry for your loss. She had a wonderful life and a loving family. Sympathy and prayers to all.

  3. My most sincere condolences and prayers for Dorotha and for her fine family.

    Brian Kemp

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