Doris Jean Rodolph

Doris was a great musician and teacher. Thanks to her, many of us in Perry learned how to play the piano and appreciate the artistry of pianists. She taught piano to my sister, many friends , and me, And she taught organ playing to my mother, who went on to be the Christ Lutheran Church organist for many years.

Doris was a wonderful friend and mentor to me. I am grateful to her each time I play the organ here in Perry or play a beautiful prelude from her library of organ music. I will never forget her. What a gift she gave me when she encouraged me to take organ lessons again and then to entrust me to carry on her legacy. I knew I could never fill her shoes, but I do my best because that is what she gave us. We keep her picture in our choir room and remember her with much love. Nancy Thomason