Dorothy O. (Gentry) Stremming

Dorothy O. Stremming, 91, of Vincennes, formerly of Westphalia, Indiana, peacefully went to Heaven, with her family at her side, on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Willow manor Nursing Home in Vincennes. She was born on June 5, 1930 in Carlisle, Indiana to William L., Sr. and Ruth (Pierson) Gentry. Dorothy married the love of her life, Vivan E. Stremming on July 10, 1951.

Dorothy was a member of the Grace Gospel Church in Linton where she served as a Sunday School teacher for many years. She was the Valedictorian of the Marco High School, Class of 1948. Dorothy was a homemaker and a Food Service Worker for the North Knox School Corporation, retiring in 1993.

Family left to cherish the memory of Dorothy include: two sons, Steven Stremming of Indianapolis and R. Brett (Bev) Stremming of Bicknell; two daughters, Elizabeth (Devon) Roudebush of Bloomfield and Katie (Pat) Black of Freelandville; daughter-in-law, Leah Stremming of Sandborn; four grandchildren, Josiah W. Black, Jordan K. Black, R.B. (Erinn) Stremming and Matthew M. Stremming; step-grandchildren, Nikki Gibson, Colt (Nicole) Roudebush and Krystle (Zac) Voegel; step-great-grandchildren, Tanner Gibson, Ethan and Evan Roudebush, Lucy Kate, Molly Marie and Tyler Issac Voegel.

Dorothy was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Vivan Stremming; one son, Michael L. Stremming; three sisters, Catherine L. Clifford, Marjorie H. Bell and Miriam ‘Ede’ Byers; five brothers, Cecil Lowell Gentry, William L. ‘Bill’ Gentry, Garland R. Gentry, Robert ‘Bob’ Gentry and John L. ‘Jack’ Gentry.

Funeral services will be at 12:00 Noon on Friday, April 1, 2022 at Salem United Church of Christ in Westphalia with Pastor Paul Sweet officiating. Dorothy will be laid to rest in Salem Cemetery in Westphalia.

Family and friends may call from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 12:00 Noon on Friday at the church.  

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Knox County Social Ministries or Pregnancy Choices. Envelopes will be available at the church.

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Homes, Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.andersonpoindexter.com.