Dotti Dibble

Dotti Dibble obituary, Aurora, CO

Dotti Dibble

Dotti Dibble Obituary

Visit the Newcomer Funeral Home - East Metro Chapel website to view the full obituary.

Dotti Dibble, age 85 of Aurora, CO went home to be with the Lord on Friday, 23 October 2025.

She was born June 10, 1940, in Chicago, IL, a daughter of the late Ralph & Louise Winklepleck.

Dotti worked for Aurora Public Schools, where she was known for her kindness, dedication, and genuine care for others.

A strong Christian woman, she found great joy and purpose in her faith and cherished the fellowship of her Bible study groups.She was also a member of Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church and found joy in singing in the choir. She also enjoyed camping and traveling with family and friends and had a true love for dogs.

In addition to her parents, Dotti was preceded in death by her husband, David Dibble, with whom she shared 49 wonderful years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her brother, David Winklepleck and sister, Helen Hartman.

Dotti is survived by her two daughters, Lori Vang (Gary Vang) and Lynn Dibble. She is also survived by her brother, Robert Winklepleck and sister Wilma Mitchell, 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

A short service will be held Friday, November 7th at 9:00 AM at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, CO, with Andrew Vang officiating.

Pallbearers are Christian Vang, Casey Freeman, Dan Mitchell, Dan Boswell, Jeff Caponera, and Anthony Caponera.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Dotti’s memory to Humane Colorado (formerly known as Denver Dumb Friends League). Please see link below. 

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Newcomer Funeral Home - East Metro Chapel

190 Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80011

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