"Dorothy was a sweet lady. I worked with her at the Christmas Store in CF, Iowa in the middle 90's. She worked hard and was a lot of fun. I also knew her husband, Bob, as I worked at Sun Oil Company. They were the sweetest couple. I am sorry to hear of her passing. She loved her family."
In loving memory of
Dorothy P Lemon
July 30, 1932 - November 24, 2019
Dorothy P. Lemon, 87, of Burlington, died November 24, 2019 at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.
Born July 30, 1932 in Waianae, Illinois she was the daughter of Paul Sr. and Ruth (Henning) Schnedler. She married Robert William Lemon October 1, 1966. He died January 21, 2006.
Dorothy was a legal secretary for several years, retiring in 1989.
She was of the Presbyterian faith.
Dorothy was an avid reader. She loved to shop! She enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers and cooking for her family.
Survivors include her three children; Scott (Georgia) Lemon Sr. of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Kent (Eve) Lemon of Flower Mound, Texas and Dawn (Richard) English of White Lake, Michigan; seven grandchildren, Scott Lemon Jr., Elizabeth Nippert, Skylar Lemon, Bobby Nippert, John Lemon, Jake Lemon, Norah Lemon; eight brothers and sisters, Patty Kroll of Sperry, Iowa, Caroline Rokosz of Denmark, Iowa, Paul (Rhonda) Schnedler and Bud Schnedler both of Burlington, Donnie (Gladys) Schnedler of Mediapolis, Iowa, Sam (Sheila) Schnedler of Sperry, Iowa, Randy (Kathy) Schnedler of Tucson, Arizona and Mike (Jackie) Schnedler of Burlington; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one brother Sonny Schnedler.
The funeral service for Mrs. Lemon will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 27th at Lunning Chapel. Pastor Shirley Lewis will officiate. Inurnment will be held in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Waterloo, Iowa. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday.
A memorial has been established for the Great River Hospice House.
According to her wishes, cremation will be accorded following the funeral service.
Tributes
"Not to be forgotten her Horse Diamond ! May they be running together! We spent my a good time together!"
"So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother."
"Love and prayers to you all. Dorothy and I always had so much fun talking about our lifes and family. She always kept me up to date on you all when she came in the store. John and Aunt Dorothy shared the same birthday and he was always so happy about that. I am so sorry for your loss. Love, Bizz"
"Kent and family- My heart is with you all. Peace and blessings, Cindy Hutton"
"Dawn and Family, So sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers. During this difficult time. My deepest condolences are with you. Carol Miller and Family"