Dorothy H. Manderscheid

East Lansing

Dorothy H. Manderscheid, East Lansing, aged 83, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2015. Dorothy was born in Marshalltown, Iowa, on May 22, 1932, the daughter of Harry and Bertha (Schneider) Varnum. She met Lester Manderscheid, the love of her life, at Iowa State University, and they married in 1953. After raising a family, she went back to school for her Masters of Library Science degree. Dorothy headed the Mathematics Library at Michigan State University for many years. She was active in St. Thomas Aquinas Parish and in the MSU community.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Les. Surviving are her children David Manderscheid (Susan Lawrence), Paul Manderscheid (Ruth Jory), Laura (Steve) Pechacek, and Jane Manderscheid (Fletcher Miller); and her grandchildren, Janell Pechacek and Dan Pechacek.
The Memorial Service will be celebrated Friday, August 21, 11:00 a.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 955 Alton Road, East Lansing. Visitation with the family will be at the church from 10 to 11 a.m. If desired, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish (http://elcatholics.org/to-make-an-online-donation) or to the Lester and Dorothy Manderscheid Endowment for the Mathematics Library at MSU (http://www.lib.msu.edu/giving/ebookplates-view/?id=263).
The family is being served by the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home. To share memories and online condolences, please visit www.greastlansing.com.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Aug. 19, 2015.

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Mary Molloy

September 6, 2015

I wish to offer my condolences for the death of Dorothy Manderscheid. I saw her near McClaren Hospital awhile ago and had a pleasant conversation with her. She was a nice lady.

John Hoehn

August 30, 2015

Dorothy, you were such a wonderful, kind and loving person. You were a cherished member of the MSU community and an awesome mathematics librarian--just remembering your help and kind care brings a smile. Thank you so much. I will miss your presence. May God bless and comfort your family.

Scott Swinton

August 25, 2015

Dorothy and Les were so committed to enabling others in the pursuit of knowledge. That trait always stood out both in their actions and their pride in the accomplishments of their children. Dorothy, we in the MSU Agricultural Economics community will miss you.

Scott Loveridge

August 22, 2015

Dorothy and Les were wonderful members of the Agricultural Economics community, welcoming everyone to their home and providing many years of service to the department and academic community even in retirement. They will be missed.

Diane Baclawski

August 21, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Dorothy's passing. She was such a gracious lady and a wonderful colleague to work with. Please accept my condolences and best wishes for the family.

Jacob Plotkin

August 19, 2015

Dorothy helped make the mathematics library an important asset for the department's faculty. She led the library through difficult budgetary times and always put quality first. She was a great colleague.

My condolences to her family.

Christine DeFord

August 19, 2015

I'm sorry to hear of Dorothy's passing. May God comfort you in this sad time.

CJ Obray

August 19, 2015

Our hearts are with you...

CJ & Cameron

Heidi Chen

August 18, 2015

My prayers are with you. May God's comfort be with you. I will miss Dorothy as a sweet neighbor. I look forward to seeing her again in Heaven.

Kimberly Kozak Mikesell

August 18, 2015

Jane, My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. I remember your Mother as being so very kind and loving. Please know your in my prayers.

Lori Haller

August 18, 2015

Jane, I am sorry for your loss.

Roehnell Drue

August 18, 2015

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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