Dorothy E. (Fortsch) Brase, 78 of Waterloo, died at her home on Saturday, June 2, 2018. She was born October 21, 1939, in Waterloo, the daughter of Harold and Alice Ford Fortsch. Dorothy graduated from Readlyn High School in 1957 and attended classes at Pitzes Hair College. She married Robert Brase on June 25, 1959, they later divorced. Dorothy worked as a bartender and waitress for 10 years, worked at Frink's Green House for 2 years, a house keeper for 5 years, a senior companion for 4 years and a baby sitter to several children for many years. She is a former member at St. Mary's Catholic Church, and a current member of Real Life Church in Waterloo, where she was a baptized member. Dorothy loved to make up her own songs and sing them to you. She also loved to word search, crochet, fishing, baking, bowling, and spending time with all her family and family gatherings. Dorothy is survived by: a special friend, Wayne Meyer of Waterloo, IA; two daughters, Kelly (Pete) Laws of Waterloo, IA, and Beth Crouse of Evansdale, IA; a son, Gregory Brase of Waterloo, IA; daughter[more]