Dorothy L. Koelsch

Dorothy L. Koelsch, age 83, of West Branch, went peacefully to meet the Lord January 3, 2007. She was born September 5, 1923 in Au Gres, the daughter of Phillip and Bessie Ullman. She married William Blaine Koelsch September 30, 1944 in Arenac County. He preceded her in death July 28, 2005. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Clinton Ullman. Dorothy was a school teacher. An avid 4-H Leader and served on the 4-H council for many years. Her years of dedication to children and learning also included leadership positions on the 4-H State level. She was an active member of Cooperative Extension. She served as the Lincoln Township treasurer for many years and then the Horton Township treasurer after moving to West Branch in 1972. Dorothy loved her family, farming, gardening and entertaining friends. She served with her husband for many years as the President of the Wildwood Whirlers. The years spent Square-dancing, traveling and camping with friends were special to them. Survived by two sons: Dr. William (Pamela) of Bay City; Danny (Linda) of Standish; Grandchildren: Marie (Eddie) of Ohio; Raquel of Nevada; Sherri and special friend Kevin of Sterling; Danny (Wendy) of Standish; and Debbie of Saginaw. Great Grandchildren: Aleya, Kira, Deanna and Mercedes. One sister Daisy Craig of Florida and several nieces and nephews. The Family would like to extend a thank you for the loving care and support to Cindy and her staff at Country Square, AFC and the Heartland Hospice Team with special recognition to RN Laurie Pisarkiewicz. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Thursday, January 4, 2007 from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Friends may call at 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Pastor David Ferranti of Bay Valley Christian Church will officiate with burial following at the Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, MI.