Dorothy Catherine (Braun) Campbell, 1926
Obituaries-Mobridge / Posted Feb 15, 2022 | 10:02 AM / 743 views
Long term resident of McIntosh, Dorothy Catherine (Braun) Campbell, age 95, passed away February 10th at Monument Health Senior Care Center in Sturgis, SD.
Dorothy was born March 10, 1926 in Glen Ullin, ND to Mike and Lena (Bleth) Braun. She then moved to Mandan, ND as an infant. From there, the family moved to the Morristown-Watauga area. Dorothy was home schooled by her mom in the early grades and attended the Watauga school. The teachers kept promoting her to another grade, so she ended up taking two grades a year and finished her freshman year in Watauga. She always said her mom’s homeschooling “paid off” for her. She graduated from McIntosh High School in 1945.
Dorothy met Maurice Campbell in 1942 at a dance with live music in McIntosh, SD and their love story began. They always had a love of dancing the two-step, old time waltzes and polkas. On May 29, 1945 Maurice and Dorothy were married in Miles City, Montana. They resided on the Campbell homestead, south of McIntosh where Maurice ranched with his dad. Four children were born to this union, Daryl, Dawne, Mona and Marla. The three eldest children lived on the homestead and in 1952 they moved to town when Daryl started school and Marla was born.
Determination and persistence were an understatement for Dorothy. She suffered a stroke in 1956, just before her 30th birthday. A cerebral hemorrhage caused paralysis of the right side of her body. She did learn to walk again, but never regained use of her right arm and hand. This did not slow her down. Besides raising her 4 kids, she reported the local news for the Corson County Newspaper until the age of 92. She also wrote articles for the Aberdeen American News. She opened and operated a small gift shop from their home until photography sparked her interest. She opened Dot’s Photos capturing memories for area residents; taking senior, wedding, family and children’s pictures, all with the help of Maurice. In 1967, Dorothy and Maurice opened Dot’s Rec, a youth center for the area kids until 1971. After all her children were raised, Dorothy began helping Maurice on the ranch. She enjoyed running the swather and helping with the cattle, becoming attached to the ranch life. She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
In 2019, Dorothy fractured her leg and moved to Sturgis, SD to be closer to family.
Grateful for having shared her amazing life, one son and daughter-in-law, Daryl and Vilene Campbell of Huron, SD, three daughters and sons-in-law, Dawne and Carrol Grandpre of Rapid City, SD, Mona and Bruce Klatt of Rapid City, SD and Marla and Charlie Blotsky of Sturgis, SD. Also holding Dorothy dear to their hearts are all of her grandchildren; Jason and Stephanie Campbell, Chad and Kodi Blotsky, Misi Kayl, Dean and Cortina Grandpre, Jeremy and Kattya Campbell, Michelle Gillespie, Duane and Jen Grandpre, Darin and Teresa Grandpre, Traci and Dusty Waldrop, Heather and Jesse Blue, Shannon and Andrew Koupal, and Megan and RJ Royer; Great grandchildren to include Chloe and Aaron Rogers, Salome Han, Taylor Kayl, Grace Campbell, MaKayla Grandpre, Anna Campbell, Ashley Grandpre, Mardelci Han, Caleb Gillespie, Meridien Grandpre, Alyssa Grandpre, Emily Kayl, Chaz Blotsky, Isabella Campbell, Lily Blue, Caelin Grandpre, Sophia Campbell, Dawson Baye, Maeve Campbell, Jackson Campbell, Brody Royer, Rexton Blue, Chase Blotsky, Maddie Koupal, Logan Royer, Brycen Blue, Payton Grandpre, Chord Blotsky, Jaxton Waldrop, Bridger Waldrop, Daxtyn Royer, Connor Koupal and 2 more on the way; great-great grandchildren to include Jack and Hank Rogers; one sister, Fayme Stoltenburg of Clear Lake, SD and many nieces and nephews.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Maurice Campbell, Grandson Shawn Baye and Great-Grandson Brady Koupal; her parents, Mike and Lena Braun, one brother and sister-in-law Richard and Kathleen Braun, one brother-in-law Darwin Stoltenburg; her father-in-law and mother-in-law Robert and Robina Campbell, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Rob & Josie Campbell, George and Gen Campbell, Violet and George D. Mitchell, and several nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Service for Dorothy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at the First Presbyterian Church in McIntosh, SD. Pastor Spencer Allen will officiate with burial in the McIntosh City Cemetery.
The service will be live streamed on the website www.evansonjensenfuneralhome.com and going to Dorothy’s obituary and clicking on “View Funeral Service Here”.
Serving as Active Casketbearers are Dorothy’s grandchildren. Her great grandchildren and great great grandchildren are considered Honorary Bearers.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, from 5:30 to 7:00pm at the First Presbyterian Church in McIntosh. A Family Service will be held at 7:00pm at the church.
Cards can be mailed to: Marla Blotsky, 1003 McNenny Dr., Sturgis, SD 57785.