Dorothy H. Novotny, 81, of Oakland NE

Dorothy H. Novotny, 81, of Oakland, NE, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017, at Oakland Mercy Hospital.

Dorothy was born October 18, 1936, in Wasau, NE, to John and Pearl (Forney) Hensley. Dorothy graduated from Fremont High School. She married Don Novotny on March 1, 1957, in Fremont. They resided in Fremont, Wahoo, Omaha, and Oakland.

Dorothy enjoyed gardening, homemaking, cats, and interacting with people.

She is survived by her husband, Don of Oakland; sons, Scott (Sharon) Novotny of Chesapeake, Virginia and Dan Novotny of Omaha, NE; daughter, Amy (Randy) Sohm – Vanbeek of Omaha; daughter in law, Janine Novotny of Oakland; six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; son, Jeffrey Novotny; 5 sisters; and 3 brothers.

The funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Chaplain Scott Jensen will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior the service on Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Burial will be at Ridge Cemetery in Fremont.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Dorothy Novotny