Dorothy Reich

Dorothy Lee Reich, 95, formerly of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully at Vintage Park Assisted Living in Osage City where she lived since her 93rd birthday in 2018. Dorothy was born August 12, 1925, in Topeka to John and Ruby Woolley Rosen. She attended Topeka High School and worked for OhSe Meat Products for many years, retiring in 1983. Dorothy met the love of her life, Walter Reich, at a New Year’s Eve 1945 dance and they were married two and a half months later, March 23, 1946. They continued with their love of dancing, even on roller skates! Dorothy and Walter enjoyed 59 and a half years together until Walter’s death, October 10, 2005. Oakland Presbyterian Church was Dorothy’s church home for 70 plus years. She was a member of the Pin Queens Bowling League at Meadow Lanes Bowling Alley and the Santa Fe Retirees Golf League at Lake Shawnee. She loved to walk and after she walked her beloved dogs, Herbie and Tucker, she’d walk her neighbor’s dog, Oreo. Dorothy enjoyed her time attending Topeka L.U.L.A.C. Senior Center. She had the gift of gab, loving to visit even with strangers, who were just friends she hadn’t yet met. Dorothy dearly loved her family and they dearly loved her. She will be greatly missed. Grateful to have shared Dorothy’s life are her children, Warren Reich (Kathleen); Cheryl Burkhart (Joe); Karla Mosher (Mike); and Mary Klug (Michael); grandchildren, Scott Reich (Trudy), Stephanie Nickoley (Jamie); Hollie Becker (Kent); Craig Mosqueda (Leah), Nicole Frank (Andy); Ryan Klug and Lindsey Klug; great-grandchildren, Shelby, Cheyenne, Courtnie, Peyton, Karley, Jacob, Maverick and Wyatt; Konnor, Mason and Max; Anna Claire, Jackson, Ainsley, Josephine and EmmyLou; and Jalen; great-great-grandchildren, Addison and Layton; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Dorothy was also preceded in death by her brother, Jim Rosen, sister, Celia Day and son-in-law, Freddie Mosqueda. Funeral service will be Monday, January 18, at 10 a.m. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Burial will follow at Topeka Cemetery. The service will be live streamed on the funeral home Facebook page. Due to the pandemic, Dorothy’s family asks that attendees please follow the required guidelines and wear masks and maintain social distance. Memorial contributions may be made to Oakland Presbyterian Church, Interim Health Care and Topeka L.U.L.A.C. Senior Center and sent to the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Dorothy Reich

August 12, 1925 - January 11, 2021