95
Sioux Falls, SD
October 18, 2022
Dorothy Arlene (Moore) Spielmann, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Bethany Home in Sioux Falls, SD. A funeral mass was be held at 10:30 am on October 27 at St. George Catholic Church, Hartford. Family was present one hour prior to receive guests.
Dorothy Moore was born on August 25, 1927 to Frank and Alice Moore near DeSmet, SD. She grew up in Hartford, where she attended school. Dorothy married Cletus Spielmann on June 22, 1945 in Sioux Falls, SD where the couple resided. She worked as an accountant for Red Owl. Dorothy was an active member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph and was a member of Cathedral Club.
Dorothy was a collector of many treasures, ranging from salt and pepper shakers to matchbook covers to playing cards. As somewhat of the family historian, Dorothy held onto dates just as much as her other collectibles, always able to recite her family member’s birthdays up until her later years. She loved people, but especially her family. Dorothy cared deeply for those around her, always taking care of her siblings. Though caring, she was also strong willed, feisty and motivated. Dorothy was also incredibly creative. She enjoyed crafts and was a wonderful painter. She made many beautiful nature scenes come to life on canvas.
Grateful to have shared Dorothy’s life with her are son , Gary (Paula) Spielmann, here grandchildren, James Spielmann Jr., Stacy Oriza, Jennifer Kelly, Dustin Johnsen, Dane Johnsen, Dena Johnsen, Danica Johnsen-Weiss; her great-grandchildren, Travin, Daisy, James Dean, Ashlin, Ashley, Mckayla, Samantha, Jacoby, Rayann, Breanna, Shaun, Avery, Hunter and Lincoln; many great-great grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Ruth Moore; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cletus Spielmann; her son James Spielmann; her parents, Frank and Alice Moore; her siblings Dana Moore, James Moore, Bob Moore Molly Strom and Marge Hanisch.
Funeral services provided by Miller Funeral Home.