Dorothy Thompson, age 89 of New Ulm, died peacefully Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at her home in New Ulm, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11am on Thursday, March 20,2025 at Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Church with Father Jerry Meidl officiating. Burial will follow in the New Ulm City Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 9-10:30am on Thursday at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH chapel, prior to the service at church.

The Christian Mothers will pray the rosary at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity at 4pm on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

To leave an online condolence for her family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: www.mvfh.org

Dorothy is survived by her children, Lori (Byron) Collins of Rochester, Michael Thompson of Hanska, Jon (Sue) Thompson of Pewakee, WI, Janet Bredeson of Nicollet, and Jane Thompson of Nicollet; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Laurence and Judy Wagner of Rochester; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ray and Carol Thompson of Franklin; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald in 2021; son-in-law, Doug Bredeson in 2024; grandchild, Tyler Wieland; sisters and brothers-in-law, Alice and Alphonse Beert, Irene and Herbert Eiler and Mary Ann and Dalbert Kerkhoff.

Dorothy Lucille Wagner was born July 10, 1935 in Morgan to Joseph and Laura (Heiling) Wagner. She attended country school #79 through 7th grade then went on to St. Anne's in Wabasso, where she graduated high school. After graduation, Dorothy worked as a long-distance telephone operator in Redwood Falls. On April 23, 1957, Dorothy was united in marriage to Ronald Thompson in Redwood Falls. Following their marriage, the couple moved to a farm outside of New Ulm where she was proud to live for 50 more years. Dorothy worked for New Ulm Telephone company for a few years before starting part-time at Kraft where she retired from, on January 1, 1990. In her spare time, Dorothy had many interests and hobbies. She loved all animals and raised dogs, cats, rabbits, sheep, pigs, and her favorite, horses. Dorothy enjoyed camping, golfing, gardening, playing cards, board games, and bowling. She was always excited when her name made the paper for her bowling scores. Dorothy was very creative and used her talents sewing, making quilts, embroidering sweatshirts and towels, and also doing woodwork with Ron. Ron would cut the shapes out of wood and Dorothy would paint them. Dorothy was a long-time, devout member of Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Church and the Christian's Mothers Society. Dorothy's biggest pride was her family. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a gentle soul who loved making memories with those she loved. She will be dearly missed. Blessed be her memory.

The family would like to thank Allina Hospice for the gentle care of their mom.