Doris Jane Wetterau

Wetterau, Doris Jane FORT PLAIN Miss Doris Jane Wetterau, the last living daughter of the late William and Minnie Fineour Wetterau, died Friday, April 20, 2012 following a brief illness. She was 86. A lifelong Fort Plain resident, Doris was born on August 1, 1925. She graduated from Fort Plain High School in 1942. Following graduation and the start of World War II, she immediately went to work for General Electric in Schenectady until her retirement. Doris was a supporter of the Fort Plain Reformed Church, a member of the Dutch Settlers Society of Albany and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Fort Plain chapter. She, along with her sisters, took great pride in history and worked tirelessly to preserve its integrity and to educate future generations. Doris also enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and Europe. She was predeceased by her siblings, William F. Wetterau, Margaret Steinhaus, Charlotte M. Wetterau and Glenadore F. Wetterau. Survivors include her three nieces, Elizabeth Kaido, Ellen (Denis) Zunon, Margriet D. Wetterau; one nephew, William H. (Lynn) Wetterau; two great-nieces, a great-nephew and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 2 p.m., at the Lenz & Betz Funeral Home, 69 Otsego St., Canajoharie with the Rev. Nancy Ryan presiding. Relatives and friends are invited and may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place in the Fort Plain Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fort Plain Museum Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 324 Fort Plain, NY 13339 or the Fort Plain Chapter of the D.A.R. Please visit the guestbook at brbsfuneral.com