Dorothy Vold

Dorothy Jean Vold was born on November 15, 1936 to George and Elizabeth (Wengler) Lubbesmeyer in Morton, Minnesota. She was baptized at St. John's Catholic Church in Morton and confirmed at St. Charles Catholic Church in Big Stone City, South Dakota. She attended and graduated from Big Stone City High School. On January 8, 1955, Dorothy was united in marriage to Irvin Lawrence Vold. To this union nine children were born. They made their homes in Leonardsville Township and Tara Township in Traverse County.

Dorothy was the owner of Village Caters and was also the head cook at the Graceville School. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Birthday Club, and Sports Boosters. Dorothy enjoyed bowling. She was an avid reader, especially enjoying Danielle Steel novels. Above all, Dorothy was devoted to her family and their needs. Her unselfish ways will be remembered and cherished.

Left with her loving memory is her husband Irvin of rural Dumont, MN; children: Beth (Maynard) Arndt of Graceville, MN; Mary (Mike) O'Neill of Beardsley, MN; Rick (Nancy) Vold of Fergus Falls, MN; Pat (Denise) Vold of Breckenridge, MN; Theresa (Chuck) Grimes of Dumont, MN; Greg (Sandy) Vold of Graceville, MN; Joleen (Rex) Morgan of Monticello, MN; Val (Chad) Sittig of Litchfield, MN; Rob (Jenny) Vold of Otsego, MN; and Ariel (Zimra) Tal of Messilot, Israel; 25 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters: Elaine Lubbesmeyer of Milbank, SD; Virginia Bunting of Ortonville, MN; and Phyllis (Roger) Gruenwald of Big Stone City, SD; and brother Hank (Marge) Lubbesmeyer of New London, MN.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her: parents; stepfather Les Bergseth; parents-in-law Hans and Muriel Vold; granddaughter Morgan Grimes; and brother-in-law: Larry Bunting.