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Dorothy "Dot" Herbert
03-17-2022

Dorothy “Dot” Ann Herbert, 93, passed away March 17, 2022 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. She was born on June 28, 1928 in Sioux City, IA to Henry and Esther (Dunn) Herbert. She was baptized July 28, 1928 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Sioux City, IA. She started kindergarten at Blessed Sacrament School in Sioux City, IA and received her first Communion on May 12, 1935 at Blessed Sacrament Church.

Dorothy moved to Sioux Falls on August 15, 1935 starting 2^nd grade at St. Joseph Cathedral. She was Confirmed in October, 1935 and graduated on June 3, 1946 from Cathedral High School.

Dorothy was employed by Schoeneman Brothers Co. on September 30, 1946 and retired from there on June 30, 2003. She attended Augustana College, graduating on June 4, 1951 with a Major in Mathematics and Economics and a Minor in Political Science.

Dorothy’s favorite things were bridge, slots, ice skating, tennis, swimming, ice cream, Coke-A-Cola, dogs, roses and Frank Sinatra hits from the 40’s and 50’s. She was a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph and the Catholic Daughters of America, St. Patricia Court.

Dorothy is survived by a sister: Helen (Herbert) Lieberman; nieces: Janet Lieberman Argyers (Steve);  Joanne Lieberman (Geoff Rilling); Diana Lieberman (Craig Evansand); nephews: Michael Lieberman (Susan Hanson); and several great-nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Thursday. March 24, 2022, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, March 25, 2022, 10:00 AM at the Cathedral of St. Joseph.