Dorothy Helen Sjostrand

November 26, 1921 - February 12, 2018

Dorothy Helen Sjostrand, 96, of Rockwell, IA died Monday, February 12, 2018 at Rockwell Community Nursing Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am with a one hour prior visitation on Friday, February 16, 2018 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 502 2nd St S, Rockwell. Pastor Rhea Evanson will be officiating. Interment will follow at Rockwell Cemetery. Dorothy Sjostrand was born on November 26, 1921 at Rockwell, Iowa, the daughter of Emil and Lena (Robeoltman) Jensen. She grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota and graduated from North High School in 1940. Dorothy was employed by the Minneapolis School District as the school board secretary for 9 1/2 years. On May 18, 1950, Dorothy was united in marriage to Elmer Sjostrand at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Rockwell, Iowa. The couple made their home in Rockwell. Dorothy worked for Allis Chalmers in Mason City for 1 year and then Northwestern Distributing in Mason City for 29 1/2 years. Dorothy was a faithful member of St. Peters Lutheran Church. She belonged to the Mary Circle and also the Quilting Club. Dorothy and Elmer enjoyed dancing, especially to polka music. They belonged to a Polka Club for many years and also enjoyed going to the Surf Ballroom. Dorothy looked forward to meeting friends at Jean's Cafe for breakfast even after Elmer's passing. She also looked forward every year for the Robeoltman Cousin's Reunion. After her retirement, Dorothy volunteered at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home, winning many volunteer awards for her time of service. She volunteered up until the time she became a resident of the nursing home on August 5, 2017. Dorothy touched so many lives in the community and was loved by many. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Elmer, and sister, Ruth Waldron. Those left to honor her memory include sister-in-law, Betty Sjostrand, and several nephews and many cousins. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peters Lutheran Church or the Rockwell Community Nursing Home. Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 S. 3rd ST., Rockwell, Iowa 641-822-3191, www.Fullertonfh.com