Dorothy Ann Kannegieser
Dorothy Kannegiesser, age 83 of Hancock, MN, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Minnewaska Lutheran Home in Starbuck, MN.
Visitation for Dorothy Kannegiesser will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Hancock, MN.
Memorial services for Dorothy Kannegiesser will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Hancock, MN.
Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Church-Shible Township at a later date.
Dorothy Ann (Carstens) Kannegiesser was born July 6, 1942, in Shible Township, Swift County, Minnesota to William and Mabel (Gronholz) Carstens. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Dorothy attended a country church school near the Carstens home until 8th grade and graduated from Appleton High School with the class of 1960. From a young age a hard work ethic was instilled in Dorothy’s nature. At the start of her senior year, her mother and sister contracted tuberculosis and spent a year in a sanatorium recuperating. Dorothy took over managing the household, helped her dad with field work, had a part time job as a bank teller and still maintained National Honor Roll status.
It was during this time that a handsome, young Hancock man driving a white 1957 DeSoto, caught her attention. Her cousin, Garvin, introduced them and the rest is history! On September 30, 1961, they were married at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Shible Township. They moved to the family farm in Hoff Township, Pope County. Dorothy worked alongside Dale, milking cows, raising hogs, and feeding beef cattle. She was a top-notch Bobcat operator and feed truck driver for many years. Dorothy raised a large garden and did a lot of canning along with cooking for the farm crew. Their marriage was blessed by four children, Kevin, who passed away in infancy, Sonia, Erick, and Ted. Dorothy and Dale were married for nearly 60 years before Dale passed away in 2021.
Dorothy was a very active member of Our Redeemer’s Church serving on the Church Council, as WELCA President for over 20 years, Sunday School teacher, superintendent, and church choir. She was very active in 4-H in her youth and served as a 4-H leader when her own kids were in 4-H. Dorothy was employed at several business throughout the years, including Future Products of Benson, Larry’s Foods and BonJo’s of Morris and several flower shops. Her hobbies included flower gardening, crafting, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed attending all of their events while she was able. Grandma Dorothy could invent lots of creative ways to keep kids busy inside and out of the house.
She is survived by her daughter: Sonia (Mike) Kannegiesser-Boser of Hancock, MN; sons: Erick Kannegiesser of Hancock, MN, and Ted (Kristy) Kannegiesser of Clontarf, MN; eight grandchildren: Jessica (Kody) Pullis, Corey Ascheman, Jacob (Kaylee) Ascheman, Noah Kannegiesser, Jenna Kannegiesser, Kara Kannegiesser, Ty Kannegiesser, and Ava Kannegiesser, four great grandchildren: Waylon and Lyla Pullis and Bodie and Dawson Ascheman; several nephews and nieces.
Dorothy was proceeded in death by her parents: William and Mabel; brother: Wilbur; sisters: Virginia and Junyce; brother-in-law: Gerald Giese; husband: Dale; son: Kevin; parents in law: George and Emma Kannegiesser; niece: Jodi Munsterman; and nephew: John Giese.
Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home-Vaala Chapel.
