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Dorothea (Simons) Kopplin 1898 - 1970

Dorothea (Simons) Kopplin was born on March 20, 1898. She was married to Edwin Herman Kopplin on June 2, 1923 in Litchfield, Meeker County, Minnesota United States and they later divorced in 1956. She had children Ed Kopplin and Rosemary Louise Kopplin. Dorothea Kopplin died at age 72 years old on September 14, 1970 in Litchfield, Meeker County, and was buried on September 17, 1970 at Lakewood 3600 Hennepin Avenue, in Minneapolis, Hennepin County.
Dorothea (Simons) Kopplin
Dorothy
March 20, 1898
September 14, 1970
Litchfield, Meeker County, Minnesota, 55355, United States
Female
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Dorothea (Simons) Kopplin's History: 1898 - 1970

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  • Introduction

    Dorothea was a best selling authoress for her book, "Something To Live By". She wrote the book after losing her young daughter, Rosemary, to leukemia. Later, she memorialized her home to honor her daughter and then set up an estate to maintain the home and refurbish a portion of it to serve as dorm rooms to house female college students who are pursuing careers in nursing, teaching, and business administration.
  • 03/20
    1898

    Birthday

    March 20, 1898
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Nationality & Locations

    Dorothea was born in Glencoe, McLeod County, Minnesota. She lived in Glencoe until her graduation from the University of Minnesota in 1919.
  • Religious Beliefs

    Dorothea was a very spiritual person. Her second book, "SCRIPTURE TO LIVE BY" contained quotations that contributed the most to her understanding of the great Power that made and controls the universe and her relationship to that power. Dorothea said, "It would be most absurd if I were to close my eyes to the nearness of the personal guidance of that Power that has led me all my life, and has compelled me to acts that have proved later to have a perfect interconnection and a perfect goal -- even the guiding of this book. Unashamed, I confess a greater hand than mine is responsible for the sequence of the thoughts in both "Something to Live By" and also "SCRIPTURE TO LIVE BY."
  • 09/14
    1970

    Death

    September 14, 1970
    Death date
    Breast Cancer
    Cause of death
    Litchfield, Meeker County, Minnesota 55355, United States
    Death location
  • 09/17
    1970

    Gravesite & Burial

    September 17, 1970
    Funeral date
    Lakewood 3600 Hennepin Avenue, in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota 55408, United States
    Burial location
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23 Memories, Stories & Photos about Dorothea

For more information about Dorothea, Robyn Richardson published a wonderful quick write up about her at
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Thanks, but I created that page and Terry Shaw is listed as a reference. I have to update the article because I have learned some of the information is incorrect.
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Rosemary Home Today
Rosemary Home Today
Photo of the Rosemary Home as it looks in 2021.
Date & Place: at Rosemary Home 724 S Sibley Ave, in Litchfield, Meeker County, Minnesota 55355, United States
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Political Photo
Political Photo
Photo in Daily Times and Daily Journal-Press, St. Cloud, MN on September 27, 1940 where Dorothea is pictured as the Democrat's state director of the Democratic Digest.
Date & Place: at Hotel St Cloud, St. Cloud, MN in St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota United States
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Painting of Dorothea
Painting of Dorothea
This painting hangs in the dining room of the Rosemary Home.
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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Dorothea and her dogs
Dorothea and her dogs
Dorothea's dogs, "King and Queenie" were great companions for her. She loved them very much and was seen frequently driving around town with them as passengers. She even allowed them to eat ice cream at her dining room table.
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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Dorothea Kopplin Residence
Dorothea Kopplin Residence
An old photo of the Dorothea's home before it became the Rosemary Home.
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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Dorothea Kopplin's home
Dorothea Kopplin's home
A winter scene prior to the home becoming the Rosemary Home.
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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Rosemary Home Plaque
Rosemary Home Plaque
This plaque is displayed on the front porch of the Rosemary Home.
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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Dorothea Simons Kopplin
Dorothea Simons Kopplin
A very young Dorothea.
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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Book Review 1935
Book Review 1935
Photo of Dorothea in the Minneapolis Tribune, March 8, 1935, that mentions the review of her book, "The Rainbow Bridge" at the College Women's club.
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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Dorothea Simons' Family Tree & Friends

Dorothea Simons' Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Marriage

Edwin Herman Kopplin

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Dorothea (Simons) Kopplin

June 2, 1923
Marriage date
Litchfield, Meeker County, Minnesota, 55355 United States
Marriage location
Divorce
Cause of Separation
1956
Divorce date
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