In Memory Of
Dorothy R. Pooler
1926
2020
Dorothy R. Pooler
February 28, 1926 — January 6, 2020
Dorothy Rhynas Pooler, 93, passed away on January 6, 2020, in Topeka.
She was born on February 28, 1926 in Stockport, Iowa, the daughter of William and Edith (Grove) Rhynas. On June 5, 1948, Dorothy married Robert R. Pooler.
Dorothy enjoyed cooking and baking, sewing, reading, sailing, and horseback riding. Dorothy was a scout leader, member of Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA), Nonoso, and was an active and dedicated member of the First Congregational Church, where she participated in the Women's Fellowship and numerous other committees.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Evelyn (Michael Schmidt) Richter and William (Ruth) Pooler; grandchildren, Mary, Leah, and Joshua Richter and Katie, Hannah, and Haley Pooler; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many very special nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at First Congregational Church, 1701 SW Collins Ave in Topeka. A visitation will be the hour prior to the service at 10:00 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to:
First Congregational Church
1701 SW Collins
Topeka, KS 66604
Brewster Place
1205 SW 29th
Topeka, KS 66611
Talking Books:
State Library of Kansas
Talking Book Service
1 Kellogg Circle
Emporia KS 66801-9903
Midland Care
200 SW Frazier Circle
Topeka, KS 66606
To leave a message for Dorothy's family online, please visit the guestbook below.
She was born on February 28, 1926 in Stockport, Iowa, the daughter of William and Edith (Grove) Rhynas. On June 5, 1948, Dorothy married Robert R. Pooler.
Dorothy enjoyed cooking and baking, sewing, reading, sailing, and horseback riding. Dorothy was a scout leader, member of Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA), Nonoso, and was an active and dedicated member of the First Congregational Church, where she participated in the Women's Fellowship and numerous other committees.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Evelyn (Michael Schmidt) Richter and William (Ruth) Pooler; grandchildren, Mary, Leah, and Joshua Richter and Katie, Hannah, and Haley Pooler; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many very special nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at First Congregational Church, 1701 SW Collins Ave in Topeka. A visitation will be the hour prior to the service at 10:00 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to:
First Congregational Church
1701 SW Collins
Topeka, KS 66604
Brewster Place
1205 SW 29th
Topeka, KS 66611
Talking Books:
State Library of Kansas
Talking Book Service
1 Kellogg Circle
Emporia KS 66801-9903
Midland Care
200 SW Frazier Circle
Topeka, KS 66606
To leave a message for Dorothy's family online, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Dorothy R. Pooler, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
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Saturday, January 11, 2020
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
First Congregational Church
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