Dorothy Ellen Huberty, 89, formerly of Kiel died Wednesday morning February 15, 2017 at Atrium Post Acute Care New Holstein where she had been a resident for the past three years. She is the former Dorothy Keller, born November 27, 1927 in Chilton, WI., daughter of the late John Valentine and Pauline Frances (Hanke) Keller. Dorothy attended school in Chilton and Kiel, and was a 1945 graduate of Kiel High School.
On May 21, 1947 she was united in marriage to James Joseph Huberty at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. James and Dorothy spent 34 years together and were blessed with 11 children. James preceded her in death on September 10, 1981.

In her early years, Dorothy worked for Hansen Glove, Kiel, the Salvatorian Center, New Holstein, and Lake to Lake Dairy Cooperative, Kiel. She also worked as a florist at Burgdorf's Floral, Piggly Wiggly, and Schumacher's Floral in Kiel.

She was an active lay leader at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, where she was involved with Christian Mothers, along with giving communion and care to shut-ins. She was an advocate for children's growth and development, being a den mother and spending as much time as possible attending her children's and grandchildren's events. She belonged to the Red Hat Ladies, enjoyed her time at Curves for Women, and filled leadership roles in the Kiel VFW Auxiliary. During her time with the Auxiliary she served as president, chaplain, and on numerous committees to plan special events, picnics, Road America concessions, and parade participation. Dorothy's family was always a priority for her. She enjoyed ferry rides for visits with family in Michigan, visits and vacations in northern Wisconsin, boating and motorcycle rides, and cooking and entertaining for her large extended family. In her free time, she kept a home that was a showpiece. She enjoyed canning, growing flowers and vegetables in her garden, designing floral pieces, knitting, playing cards, and reading. Dorothy enjoyed traveling in the U.S. and abroad, including Europe, Central America, and Thailand. She was an avid Packer fan, and attended Super Bowl XXXII. Above all else, Dorothy was a proud mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and best friend.

Dorothy is survived by her children; Lynn Johnson of Sheboygan, Jim Huberty of Madison, Jon Huberty of Kiel, Sue (Carl) Popelka of River Falls, Paul Huberty of Manitowoc, Lisa Huberty (Daniel Dettweiler) of East Lansing, MI., Patrick Huberty of San Diego, CA., Michael Huberty of Kiel, Traci (Patrick) Hickey of New Holstein, Rebecca (Joseph) Lauerman of Germantown,Amy (Paul) Gurzynski of Kiel. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren; Gary Johnson, Jason, Bryan, James and Michael Huberty, Andrea Huberty, Erin, Mike and Gail Popelka, Emmet and Aidan Dettweiler, Nicholas, Joseph and Jessica Huberty, Scott, Craig, Ryan and Megan Hickey, Melanie, Jacob and Emily Westphalen and Theodore Gurzynski. Four great grandchildren; James and Michael Huberty, Jordan Popelka, Kora Huberty, and one great grandchild on the way. Dorothy is further survived by her longtime companion, Kenny Schnell, her sister; Fran (Orville) Beckmann, sisters-in-law; Evelyn Keller and Flo Kretsch, and a very special nephew; Al Notter.
She was preceded in death by her husband; James, 3 brothers; David, Frederick (Dorothy) and infant Donald, sisters; Madelle (Al) Notter, Lucille (Ray) Crittenden, Jeanette (Gail) Vanman, sister-in-law; Marge (Gene) Pfister and brother-in-law; Armin Kretsch.

Funeral Mass for Dorothy will be celebrated at 12:30pm on Monday, February 20, 2017 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church (413 Fremont St., Kiel). Family and friends may call at the church on Monday from 10:00am until 12:15pm when we will have brief family rites prior to the Mass at 12:30pm.

Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home of Kiel is assisting the Huberty Family with arrangements.
Dorothy's family would like to thank all the nurses and staff of Homestead Care Center/ Atrium Post Acute Care for their compassionate care and friendship. They would also like to thank Southern Care Hospice, especially nurse Kimberly Haynes, for the care Dorothy received in her last days.