Monday, June 21, 2021
Bill and the whole Wilkinson family,
I was very sad to read of Dorothy's passing. She was a very special person and someone that I loved. As a kid, our families were very close. I have some fantastic memories of playing at your house while our parents talked in the kitchen. Dorothy always made us feel welcome and loved. Those picnics were memorable and fishing was always fun. The last time I saw Dorothy I was standing in line at Target. There was a little lady in front of me who made me think of Dorothy. Then she said something to someone who turned out to be her son Bill. I instantly knew that voice, so I said "Hello Dorothy". She turned around and I saw a patch over each eye, as she had surgery on each. So she couldn't see me, but she recognized my voice as she said, "Is that Billy Neumann?". I just had to give her a hug. Dorothy was definitely a person who lit up the room with her positive outlook and cheery disposition. She will be missed very much.
Bill Neumann and the whole Neumann family.
