Dorothy Gnepper, 89, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully on November 4, 2019 at the Rutherford House. She was born June 5, 1930 in Clarksburg, WV to Earl and Blanche (Griffith) Sutton. She was a graduate of Fremont Ross High School.
Dorothy married George McAfee, Sr. on April 3, 1947 and he preceded her in death on June 29, 1977. She married Charles Edward Gnepper on April 3, 1979 and he preceded her in death August 19, 2014.
Dorothy worked as a seamstress at S.E. Hyman Company for over forty years. She enjoyed sewing, baking, gambling and going to the VFW, Moose, American Legion and Eagles clubs.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Don McAfee, Ron (Nancy) McAfee both of Fremont, OH, Tom (Linda) McAfee, Woodville, OH, George (Ginny) McAfee and Kay Garry, both of Fremont, OH; sister, Betty Dickey, Bull Head, AZ and brother, Jack Sutton, Fremont, OH; fifteen grandchildren and thirty-five great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, George McAfee, Sr; second husband, Charles Edward Gnepper; siblings, Ed and Jimmy Sutton and Eva Johnson; granddaughter, Samantha McAfee.
The family would like to thank the Rutherford House and ProMedica Hospice for the wonderful care they gave Dorothy.
Private Services were held for the family.
Burial took place at Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde, OH
Memorials can be made to Hospice of ProMedica Memorial Hospital or the Rutherford House.
Online Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.whhfh.com
Arrangement were entrusted to Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, Fremont, OH.
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Sandy and Charlie Rhoad
Sorry for your family loss…
Julie Beard
So sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around your family during this difficult time. Hugs and prayers to all of you.
Larry and Julie Beard
Tim, Bonnie and Leigha Lawrence
George, Ginny and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Heather was always posting pictures when she and Aryah visited her, she always had a smile on her face. Our hearts go out to you at this time of sorrow.
Roxanne Griffith-Wolfe
Would really have been nice to know that my Cousin, passed away, we would have been at her burial. Since it was my Dad, many years ago the reason she was brought to Fremont.
Kathy Stevenson
I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers.
George and Ginny
Thank you!!
Dennis & Tammy Reedy
Sorry for your loss George
Mark Franks Marcus Franks
we are so sorry for your loss. Marcus and i got to spend some time with aunt Dorothy. she was a very wonderful woman. God Bless.