Phyllis Dotzenrod Lewis

     Phyllis Dotzenrod Lewis, age 92, of Ossian, IA, died on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at the Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian, IA.

     Phyllis Catherine (Huber) Dotzenrod Lewis was born in Howard County on February 7, 1924 to Art and Iva (Swenson) Huber. She graduated from Rudolphinium High School in Protivin, IA and Iowa State Teacher's College, Cedar Falls, with a teaching certificate. She taught country school in Howard County in a one room schoolhouse.  She was united in marriage to Elwyn "Dutch" Dotzenrod on June 18, 1942 in Protivin, IA. They were the proud parents of five sons and five daughters, Elwyn, Jr. (Judy) Dotzenrod of Decorah, Richard (Dana) Dotzenrod, Decorah, Karen (Bob) Friest, Cedar Rapids, Randy (Jean) Dotzenrod, Calmar, Mary (Ken) Schissel, Calmar, James Dotzenrod, Decorah, Kevin (Julie) Dotzenrod, Decorah, Laurie (Bill) Kesterson, Winter Park, FL, Lisa (Tim) Crowley, Orlando, FL and Lynette (Terri) Wenthold, Ossian. Dutch passed away in 1973.  On April 13, 1985 Phyllis married Kenneth Lewis and was blessed with five step-children including John (Carol) Lewis of Cresco, Bob (Marlene) Lewis, Cresco, Dave Lewis, Cresco, Kirk (Lynn) Lewis, Cresco and Deb (Larry) Erickson, Cedar Falls. Kenny died in 1994.  Phyllis enjoyed many activities including reading, playing cards, especially Bridge and 500, crossword puzzles, sewing and baking, but mostly she enjoyed being with her family.  Phyllis was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a gracious lady and her memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved her. Mom, thank you for being our guiding light and for teaching us the importance of family.

     Phyllis is survived by her children, step-children,31 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Jeanne Huber of New Hampton and Martha Teetshorn of Decorah and brother-in-law Dr. Wayne (Marlys) Dotzenrod of Milford IA.   

     Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dutch and her husband Kenny, daughter-in-law Sandy Dotzenrod, step-son Bob Lewis and grandson Ryan Lewis. Her siblings and in-laws Donald (Lou) Huber, Norbert (Grace) Huber Maxine (Frank) Brackin, Patricia (Manley) Leitz Kenneth Huber, Arlone (Clifford) Nelson, Shirley (Arnold) Kratz and Roy Teetshorn.

     The family would like to thank the staff of the Ossian Senior Hospice for their tender care of our mother during the last months of her life.  “People may forget what you did… They may forget what you said…But they will never forget how you made them feel”.  Thank you for caring.