In Memory Of
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Dorothy M. Kohake Feichtinger
Seneca, Kansas
07/14/1925 - 12/12/2021
Dorothy “Dottie” Marie Kohake Feichtinger, 96, of Seneca, died peacefully with her children by
her side, on December 12, 2021 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca.
She was born on July 14, 1925 on a farm two miles north of Kelly, the daughter of William and
Elizabeth Hulsing Rettele. She grew up on the family farm and attended St. Bede’s Grade School
and graduated in 1943 from St. Bede’s High School in Kelly. She attended Mt. St. Scholastica in
Atchison before returning to Seneca. She was employed at Jenkins Meat Market in Seneca until
she got married.
Dorothy married Albert L. Kohake on February 5, 1945 at St. Bede’s Catholic Church in Kelly.
The couple lived and farmed southeast of Seneca. She and Albert enjoyed traveling throughout
the United States and Europe, China, Greece and the Holy Land. Albert was killed in a motor
vehicle accident on May 3, 1995. On July 5, 2003 Dottie married Bud Feichtinger at Sts. Peter
and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca.
Dottie worked for Dr. Ralph Herman, DDS for eight years, beginning in 1957. In 1965, she went
to work as a cashier at the First National Bank of Centralia and was employed there until her
retirement in the spring of 1976. Dottie volunteered at Sts. Peter and Paul Church by keeping
records since 1986. She enjoyed playing golf, bridge, raising flowers, and cooking for her family.
She had previously enjoyed painting on porcelain.
She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, St. Ann’s Altar Society, the V.F.W.
Auxiliary and the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital Guild. She delivered meals on wheels,
sang in the church choir and was a communion minister for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Albert; five brothers, Nate, Mathais,
Anthony, William and Wilfred Rettele; and four sisters, Irmena Wietharn, Edith Bjelland,
Marcella Mathewson and Aurelia Heinen.
Dottie is survived by her husband of 18 years, Bud Feichtinger of Seneca; her son, Richard
(Joyce) Kohake of Seneca; her daughter Paula (Gerald) Rottinghaus of Seneca; two sisters, Ali
Rose Winterscheidt and Betty Altenhofen both of Seneca; eight grandchildren, Theresa (Rob)
Pettay, Brian (Dianna) Rottinghaus, Ted (Marci) Rottinghaus, Valerie (Tom) Scott, Holly (Ron)
Lengacher, Jennifer (Brett) Reschke, Carrie (Chris) Domgard and Erin (Kevin) Looby; and 19
great grandchildren, plus 1 great great grandchild due in March.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the
Sts. Peter and Paul Church, a rosary will be prayed at 10:30 A.M. prior to the Mass.
Burial will be in the Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Seneca; and Dottie will be laid to rest next
to her first husband, Albert.
Memorials are for the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital Building Fund, and should be sent in
care of the family.
her side, on December 12, 2021 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca.
Elizabeth Hulsing Rettele. She grew up on the family farm and attended St. Bede’s Grade School
and graduated in 1943 from St. Bede’s High School in Kelly. She attended Mt. St. Scholastica in
Atchison before returning to Seneca. She was employed at Jenkins Meat Market in Seneca until
she got married.
The couple lived and farmed southeast of Seneca. She and Albert enjoyed traveling throughout
the United States and Europe, China, Greece and the Holy Land. Albert was killed in a motor
vehicle accident on May 3, 1995. On July 5, 2003 Dottie married Bud Feichtinger at Sts. Peter
and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca.
to work as a cashier at the First National Bank of Centralia and was employed there until her
retirement in the spring of 1976. Dottie volunteered at Sts. Peter and Paul Church by keeping
records since 1986. She enjoyed playing golf, bridge, raising flowers, and cooking for her family.
She had previously enjoyed painting on porcelain.
Auxiliary and the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital Guild. She delivered meals on wheels,
sang in the church choir and was a communion minister for many years.
Anthony, William and Wilfred Rettele; and four sisters, Irmena Wietharn, Edith Bjelland,
Marcella Mathewson and Aurelia Heinen.
(Joyce) Kohake of Seneca; her daughter Paula (Gerald) Rottinghaus of Seneca; two sisters, Ali
Rose Winterscheidt and Betty Altenhofen both of Seneca; eight grandchildren, Theresa (Rob)
Pettay, Brian (Dianna) Rottinghaus, Ted (Marci) Rottinghaus, Valerie (Tom) Scott, Holly (Ron)
Lengacher, Jennifer (Brett) Reschke, Carrie (Chris) Domgard and Erin (Kevin) Looby; and 19
great grandchildren, plus 1 great great grandchild due in March.
Sts. Peter and Paul Church, a rosary will be prayed at 10:30 A.M. prior to the Mass.
Burial will be in the Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Seneca; and Dottie will be laid to rest next
to her first husband, Albert.
Memorials are for the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital Building Fund, and should be sent in
care of the family.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the Sts. Peter and Paul Church, a rosary will be prayed at 10:30 A.M. prior to the Mass.
Burial will be in the Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Seneca; and Dottie will be laid to rest next to her first husband, Albert.
Memorials are for the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital Building Fund, and should be sent in care of the family.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the Sts. Peter and Paul Church, a rosary will be prayed at 10:30 A.M. prior to the Mass.
Burial will be in the Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Seneca; and Dottie will be laid to rest next to her first husband, Albert.
Memorials are for the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital Building Fund, and should be sent in care of the family.
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Sorry, to hear about Dottie. She was a gracious lady. I will never forget how she welcomed LeAnne and I to Seneca. Dottie did touch many lives.
So sad to hear of Dottie passing. She was a lovely lady.
Enjoyed our last visit together. Dottie lived lived a long and caring life. May she Rest In Peace with Jesus our Savior.
So sorry to hear of Dottie’s passing but what a long, wonderful life she lived! So many years of memories her family has to bring them comfort and smiles in the upcoming days and months. She was a very pleasant woman to talk with and I always enjoyed her smiles and laughter. My sympathies to her family.
I was able to reconnect with Dottie coming back for class reunions and getting to spend time and sharing laughs and memories as her and Albert used to hang out with my parents. She called me last year wondering if I was coming to visit her, Covid stopped me from traveling and we were looking forward to 2022. She was such a beautiful lady, very funny and always smiling. I will miss her. A hui hou (til we meet again) lots of Aloha Dottie
So sorry to hear of Dottie’s passing. She was always ready with a smile and happy greeting. My sympathies are with her family.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is She will forever be in your heart. I still want to pick up the phone and call my mom and dad. You were so blessed to have her in your life for so long. You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Mark and Bev Henry
Paula and Richard and family Judy and I are sorry for your lose. I have many fond memories of Aunt Dottie especially playing golf with her. She always made me laugh and I enjoyed the razing we gave each other. She was one of my favorites Aunts and I will cherish the memories I have of her. Love you guys.
Richard, Paula, Joyce, and Jerry and families,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom! Dottie was always such a fire-cracker! I always enjoyed seeing her! I can just hear the sisters up in heaven cackling and getting a good game of cards going like canasta or pitch! Oh how they used to love to play cards! She will be dearly missed hold on to those memories!
With my deepest sympathies and prayers,
Lisa (Evans) Lummis
Dearest Paula and Dick. Her smile will be missed and her memory will remain. Many, many fond memories of your Mother (our Aunt Dottie) over the years. Not to forget uncle Albert as well and the greyhound dogs. Such a great combination as were all of the Rettele family members. Love and prayers to you all and the extended family members.
Sorry for your loss. She was a special lady. Many memories. Lots of prayers
Dear Paula and Jerry; Dick and Joyce, and all your families and Bud. I am sad to hear about the loss of your beloved mom, grandmother, wife and my aunt. She was a beautiful woman and she lived a good and joyful life. My memories of my Aunt Dottie and Uncle Albert are so very pleasant and warm and will always be cherished. She lives on in you all and in your precious memories! ❤️ Love, Shawna Brand
So sorry for your loss. Dottie knew no strangers with her winning smile and personality. She will be missed. Mom and she connected whenever they saw each other at some function or social event. May all the happy memories you have of your loved one, help ease the pain at this difficult time. She was blessed in many ways. God bless. Sincerely, Mary Jane Fleming.
Dottie was such a sweet lady and I feel so grateful to have gotten to know her. My grandmother (Bud’s sister) and I stopped through Seneca to visit Dottie and Bud (my Great Uncle) and we got to visit with her children, see their church and Dottie served us a delicious pie she had made! She was such a loving person and had a very positive impact on my Great Uncle Bud and all our family. She will be greatly missed. Our deepest condolences, may Dottie’s soul rest in eternal peace. Uncle Bud you are in our prayers, and also Dottie’s family. Love, Melissa & Stefan Hardie
Dick & Paula- Your mother was special to me. From the grade school days when I stayed over with you on the farm. Albert & Dotie were very kind to a city boy. I will think of her in the future with fond memories. God bless you all.
Dave & Jean Holthaus
My best memory of my aunt, is enjoying her invitation to join her at and family at Breckenridge. We all had a delightful time. Our prayers are for all the family and those who knew her.