Dorothy "Dottie"-Johnston-Obituary

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Dorothy "Dottie" J. Johnston

Shorewood, Wisconsin

Mar 10, 1937 – Aug 28, 2017 (Age 80)

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BORN
March 10, 1937
DIED
August 28, 2017
AGE
80
LOCATION
Shorewood, Wisconsin

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Entered into Eternal Life on August 28, 2017 at age 80. Dorothy was born on March 10, 1937, and grew up in Milwaukee, graduating from Washington High School in 1955. She attended the University of Oshkosh where she met the love of her life Herbert D. Johnston "Dan" whom she married in 1959. Preceded in death by her parents Henry and Lydia (nee Meisner) Elsesser, her husband Herbert Dan Johnston and her brother Henry "Hank" Elsesser. Survived by her aunt Dorothy (nee Meisner) Eggert, her sister Joyce (Edwin) Dommisse, sister in law Lenora "Sue" (nee Bradshaw) Elsesser and her sons Daniel and Matthew (Fenesha) Johnston. Proud grandmother of Jocelyn, Liliana and Nathaniel Johnston. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Dorothy was a committed Christian and was involved at Elmbrook Church in Brookfield for many years. Dorothy also loved to sing and play piano and passed that love along to her children.

Visitation will take place on Sunday, September 10 from 1:00 to 3:00PM, with a service celebrating Dorothy's life at 3:00PM, at Feerick Funeral Home, 2025 E. Capital Dr., Shorewood, WI 53211.  Memorials in Dorothy’s name may be forwarded to www.simusa.org/give.  Select “support a missionary”.  Choose Toby Abts ID:012049 and Kyle Abts ID: 036198 to support their spiritual and humanitarian ministry in Nigeria.

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No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him. 1 Corinthians 2:9

My sister, Dorothy Johnston, was a Christian who loved the Lord her entire life. I am beyond thankful that she is now at peace and is enjoying the wonders of heaven at this every moment. All of us will miss her humor, her spirit, and the unique quality she had to empathize with virtually everyone - people of all ages and backgrounds. Dorothy will be...

What can I say about my mom? My mom, more than anything, was my example of
unconditional love. Mom waited so long to have kids by no fault of her own. I think that
made her appreciate her children that much more. When I made a mistake, she was more likely to love first, instead of saying I told you so. I knew the correction was coming, but she always
wanted to make sure I was ok fist. My mom grew up in a blue collar neighborhood on
Milwaukees North Side made up mostly of...

Dear Dan and Matt,

Alan and I send our most sincere sympathy and prayers for your healing. Your mom was such a beautiful person and I feel happy that I had the chance to meet her. She raised two amazing sons!

Love,

Carmen and Alan

Hello, old friends. I was a preoccupied teenager when I met your mom, and I missed out on getting to know her very well-- I just remember her being real nice, and a pretty cool lady. What I didn't miss out on was how she facilitated a rich environment for you, your friends and all the other people and things involved with your wide ranging interests. There was always some interesting new thing to explore, and she provided you means to do it.

You've each inspired me and many others...

Matt and Dan,

My most sincere condolences and prayers are with you and your family. I have such found memories of our time in the old Westbrook neighborhood where your house was always so full of fun, activity (tree houses, ninja adventures, listening to you guys jam in the basement, and good natured boyhood shenanigans) and most importantly, love. That all starts and ends with your mom. She was always so sweet and kind. Matt, I will say this until the day I die. You were the...