Dorothy Jeanette Johnson Powell Kiesgen, 88, met her Lord and Maker in the early morning hours of July 15, 2014, while visiting family in Springfield, Missouri. Dorothy Kiesgen was born of strong Norwegian stock on September 10, 1925 in Belview, Minnesota. She was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in McAllen where she worshiped faithfully each Sunday. She was valedictorian of her 1943 high school graduation class in Belview, attended the University of Minnesota, and worked for the Minneapolis Star newspaper. She was married to Edwin George Powell in 1947 and together they raised eight children in Lake County, Illinois. After they divorced in 1974, Dorothy enrolled in night college classes and spent 13 years working for Baxter International in Round Lake, Illinois. She met the love of her life, Kenneth Logan Kiesgen and they married in 1986, much to the delight of all of her children. She then retired from her job and they traveled across the country together, eventually deciding to spend their retirement years as Winter Texans' in McAllen, Texas. There they had great times traveling to South Padre Island, crossing the border to shop in Progreso, Mexico, and having patio parties with their friends. After Ken's death, she became a full year resident of Texas. In her later years, she spent many fun filled hours playing bingo and cards and going out to eat with her friends from the McAllen Mobile Park. She was a member of the Red Hat Club and enjoyed the monthly luncheons with her lady friends. One of her many strengths was her wonderful sense of humor, and she was well known for her ability to tell an amusing story at any given moment, It was her job to tell several jokes at the weekly business meeting in the park. She loved her country and was very patriotic. She selflessly gave of her time over the years to prepare, pack, and mail over 300 boxes of treats and supplies for American troops stationed all over the world. She also donated generously to organizations that support our Veterans. She loved all the holidays and her patio and yard were always decorated with lights and flags. Most important in her life was the love and dedication she felt for her children: Eddie (Mary), Connie Mulford, Jack, Chuck (Margie), Tom (Debbie), Amy Winters (Chuck), Peggy Newman (Alan), and Jeff (Stephanie). She led by example and taught her children Christian family values and that hard work, honesty, and generosity have long lasting rewards in life. What she contributed to the lives of her children will never be forgotten. Dorothy Kiesgen was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, a sister, her daughter-in-law Christine Powell, and her husband, Ken Kiesgen. She is survived by all of her children, including Robert Onsgard, her grandchildren, Nikki Forrest (James), Conrad Mulford (Clare), Eric Powell, Vicky Forster (Ronald) , Carol Scott (Justin), Nick Powell, Katie Calvert (David), Ryne Powell, Brian Winters, Brett Winters, Max Pena, Jacob Powell, and Rachel Neumann (Chris), numerous step-grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She is deeply missed and will be honored in death as she was in life by all who loved her and understood what a unique person she was. We thank God for the gift of eternal life as He welcomed her into His loving arms. Well done, thou good and faithful servant.