Dorothy Martha Brasel

Dorothy M. Brasel (Quittschreiber), age 95, of Perham, MN passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Like Mother, Like Daughter under Moments Hospice surrounded by the love of her family and LMLD care team. Visitation will be 10:00-11:00 a.m. followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 on Monday, March 2, 2026 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Perham. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Dorothy was born June 14, 1930 in Evergreen Township, Frazee, MN to Walter and Bertha (Frank) Quittschreiber. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Evergreen. On June 24, 1948 Dorothy was united in marriage to Lawrence Brasel at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Perham. After their marriage, Dorothy and Lawrence resided in Corliss Township where they farmed until they moved to Chisholm, MN where they worked on the Iron Range. After their time on the Iron Range, they moved back to Perham where they settled and started a family. During their lifelong marriage, Dorothy and Lawrence were blessed with four children. After devoting herself to raising their family Dorothy worked at Tuffy's Pet Food where she later retired.

Dorothy loved taking care of her family and loved ones whether it was with fresh baked treats, a homemade blanket, or a helping hand. She also loved to spend time crocheting, deer hunting, and gardening.

Surviving Dorothy are her three children, Kenneth Brasel of Perham, Kevin Brasel of Perham and Karen (David) Knickrehm of Menahga; her two grandchildren, Ashley (Rishi) Knickrehm and Joshua Knickrehm; as well as her nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Preceding Dorothy in death were her husband, Lawrence; her parents; one infant son, Marlyn; her sister Lorene Rasmussen; along with multiple brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

The family would like to extend an extra heartfelt thank you to the wonderful care team at LMLD who provided exceptional love and care to our mother and grandmother.