Racine- Dorothy Caroline (nee: Nelson) Trieber, 94, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints on Monday, September 27, 2010.

A lifetime resident, Dorothy was born in Racine on March 27, 1916 to the late Nels Christian and Nina Maryanne (nee: Krogh) Nelson. On November 19, 1949 in Waukegan, IL she was united in marriage with the love of her life, Joseph G. Trieber, who preceded her in death on February 8, 2002.

With a profound Christian faith and a great love for her Lord, Dorothy had attended Evangelical United Methodist Church. During her career, she was employed by Western Publishing and by various local bakeries- retiring from Larsen's Bakery. Among her interests, Dorothy enjoyed solving puzzles, reading historical auto-biographies, and spending time with her family – especially her great-grandson, Codey, of whom she referred to as her "pride and joy".

Surviving are her daughter, Mary Jo "Moochie" Larsen; step-sons, Robert and Roger Trieber, and step-daughter Donna Shafer; granddaughter, Kristal (Corey) Brandt; great-grandson, Codey Brandt, numerous step-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, Dorothy was preceded in death by her brothers, Emanuel, Arnold and Charles Nelson; and sisters, Helen Mangan and Esther Hermans.

Funeral services will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday (Today), September 30, 2010 at 6:00 pm with Rev. John Fleming officiating. Private interment will take place in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 4-6 pm.

A special note of thanks to Dr. Howard Short and Tanya, for the many years of compassionate cardiac care and support. Your kindness will always be remembered!