DOROTHY REIGLE FELDT

Dorothy Reigle Feldt passed away on June 13, 2023. Dorothy Elaine Reigle was born to Estella and William Reigle Sr. on March 29, 1920 in Beloit Wisconsin. She was the oldest of their 9 children. Dorothy met Jay Feldt at a dance at Bluff View in Brodhead; they married in June 1941 and farmed west of Evansville until March of 1946 when they moved to Evansville. In later years, Dorothy worked in the toy and gift department of the Grange Store. Dorothy loved to travel and was able to accompany her brother “Junior” on seeing every state in the U.S. She also traveled to Hawaii and Alaska, Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Italy. In addition to traveling, she loved dancing, playing cards and bird watching. Dorothy was an avid dancer all her life and with her husband Jay, she enjoyed square dancing and Evansville’s winter formal the Snowball. In later years, she became a Moose Club member and attended as many of their weekly dances as possible where she had many, many dear friends. This was the highlight of her week and she attended dances right up until April 2022. Dorothy was a member of the United Methodist church in Evansville and was the oldest member of the Mary Circle. Dorothy lived in the house on Main Street in Evansville that she and her husband Jay built until she moved to the Kelly House in June of 2022. She loved celebrating her birthday and was thrilled with the special party given for her 103rd birthday. The Kelly House staff, family and friends really made her Queen for a Day! Dorothy is survived by her children Dawn (Terry) George, Gerene (Michael) Krumwiede, and Brent (Sue) Feldt; grandchildren Karen (Brad) Wiedel, David (Jackie) George, Diann (Dan) Holzhuter, Steve (Carol) Krumwiede, Mitch (Nikki) Krumwiede, Brandy (Randy) Smith, Brannan Feldt and Briana Feldt (Zari); great-grandchildren Haley Wiedel, Jordyn Wiedel, Bailey George, Paige Zinni (Nick), Jessica Krumwiede, Karli Krumwiede, Kinsley Krumwiede, Kyler Krumwiede, JC Smith, Reagan Smith, Cayden Feldt (Hannah), Dylan Feldt, Avalee Feldt, Beckam Feldt, Kylie Miller (Logan), Colton Krumwiede, Blake Krumwiede; step great grandchildren Chelsie Staley (David), Daniel Haberman (Rachel), Mariah Haberman (Eric),great-great grandson Brock Miller, step great-great grand children Jackson Staley,Gabriel Haberman, Luke Haberman, sister Clarice Elvekrog and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Jay, grandson Thomas George, Kevin Krumwiede, 4 sisters, 3 brothers, parents and parents in law, and special friend Elmer “Bud” Morris. Visitation and funeral services were held at the Ward Hurtley Funeral Home 130 S. Fifth Street, Evansville, Tuesday June 20, 2023 with visitation from 10:00 am. until the time of the service at 12:00 pm. Burial services were at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Evansville. The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Kelly House in Evansville or to the Janesville Moose Club in Dorothy’s name. The Ward-Hurtley Funeral Home is assisting family with arrangements.