Dorothy Miller "Dottie" Gutenkauf

We have just learned of Dottie's passing. We are deeply sorry to learn this. Kind regards, Alumni & Friends of LaGuardia High School

I ... just ... found out today (8/24/2024) that my HERO and inspiration, Dottie, had passed on ... rather than stick around for the Orange-y Inauguration of 2016. I can't write all that coherently right now ... SO VERY UPSET!!! I will probably return to REMEMBER my sister in activism in print a bit more coherently, after I sob my heart out.

I was so FORTUNATE to have met and protested with and sang with this WONDERFUL champion for Justice, Truth, and a FORMIDABLE enemy of all who...

I had a strong connection to Dorothy at SUNY Cortland from 1968-69. I could probably write a book on all the ways she influenced my thinking and beliefs. I regret I lost contact with her and Joe and Polly after my graduation, but Dottie will always be an iconic figure in my personal and professional development.

Dottie was one of my Sociology teachers at SUNY Cortland, from 1968 to 1970. She challenged me, and all of my fellow students, to be a critical thinker. It changed my life. Forty-four years after I graduated, on impulse, I looked her up, found her, and wrote her a note of thanks. She responded graciously, and we became telephone and email friends. I will miss our spirited conversations and her sharp humor. May she rest in peace. My condolences to her family.

My deepest condolences to Polly. You and I went to New Orleans when we were students at Rutgers. Sounds like your mother was a real go-getter! She left the world a better place...Rhonda

Wow!!! What a great loss to her family, the Plainfield community, the State of New Jersey and the world at large. Dottie was an awesome motivator. I am going to miss my friend. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the family for this great loss. There is a depth of compassion felt for you. The loving kindness of GOD can sustain you through this difficult time and in the days ahead. May you have a measure of comfort sharing the loving memories that are in your hearts.