Dorothy Meggers

Dorothy Meggers, 94, of Clinton, Iowa, passed away peacefully Friday, November 28, 2025, at The Alverno in Clinton.

Dorothy Irene Fatchett was born March 2, 1931, at home in rural DeWitt, Iowa, to Clyde and Ethel (Atkinson) Fatchett. She graduated from DeWitt High School. Dorothy married Donald Lee Meggers on September 3, 1950, at the DeWitt United Methodist Church. Together, they raised six children. Dorothy was a homemaker and later worked in the deli at Barnes Foodland. Donald preceded her in death in 2023.

Surviving are her children, Nyla (Rick) Seamer of Goose Lake, Nancy (Bill) Paulsen of Pueblo West, Colorado, Mark (Colleen) Meggers of Clinton, Ross Meggers of DeWitt, Mona (Steve) Whelan of Elkland, Missouri, and Rena (David) Farrell of Bryant; 17 grandchildren, Leslie (Pat), Lane (Shannon), Lacey, Nina (Barry), Nicole, Cory (Amy), Jesse (Nicole), Justin (Kayla), Karleen (Kurt), Deena (Brad), Amanda, Sara (Josh), Adam, Morgan (Thomas), Josh, Jake (Laura), Jared (Joslyn); 33 great-grandchildren, Sawyer, Stetson, Saydie, Ella, Eyan, Carter, Cora, Savanna (Jesse), Shayden, Kailee, Christian, Hannah (Audrey), Chase (Shelby), Maddie, Justin, Teagan, Taylor, Emerie, Brandon, Allison, Layna, Drew, Lindsey, Sam, Emily, Luke, Ashton, Levi, Dylan, John, James, Kambrie, and Braxtyn; and 5 great-great-grandchildren, Dalaynie, Damon, Dustin, Grayson, and Dallas; siblings, Marilyn Springer, and Bill (Karen) Fatchett; nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Kenneth Springer.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday December 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the DeWitt United Methodist Church, with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, DeWitt.

Arrangements are in the care of Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt. Condolences may be expressed at www.schultzfuneralhomes.com

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