Dorothy Marion Adkinson

Dorothy Adkinson, 92, of Central City died October 30, 2022 at Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at the United Methodist Church in Central City, NE with Pastor Tom Lucas officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 5-7 at the United Methodist Church. Memorials are suggested to The Merrick Foundation or the United Methodist Church. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.soltwagnerfuneral.com. Dorothy was born on March 20, 1930 at the family home near Havens, NE to E.M. “Jake” and Lillie (Strohbehn) Jacobsen. She went to a country school near her home until 8th grade where she then attended Silver Creek High School graduating in 1949. For 2 years, she taught at a country school to earn enough money to attend UNL where she graduated in 1955 earning a BS in home economics. Springview, Nebraska was her first teaching job where she also coached volleyball and sponsored any extracurricular activity involving girls as she was the only female high school staff member. Mullen, NE lured her away to teach for one year before returning to Springview where she was united in marriage to Loyd Adkinson on August 23, 1959. Two children were blessed to this union. In 1968 the family moved to Central City and Dorothy began a new teaching career as a Title One elementary teacher until her retirement following 31 years of teaching. Dorothy was affectionately known as “Witchy-Poo” at Halloween time as she loved to dress up as a witch and read to the elementary classes, and welcomed all to trick or treat at her house- and they did! Volunteering was a passion of Dorothy’s. The American Cancer Society, Red Cross Bloodmobile, Litzenberg Thrift Shop, and United Methodist Church were some of her favorites. She was selected as The Republican NonPareil Person of the Year and Volunteer of the Year for the American Cancer Society. Dorothy enjoyed being with people, cooking and sharing food with others, traveling, reading, playing cards, and doting on her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Karen (Don) Benner of Central City, NE and Lee (Dawn) Adkinson of Lincoln, NE; three grandchildren Tyson, Haley and Paige; and three step grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and one step great-grandchild; sister, Joann (LaVerne)Hauptmann of Neleigh, NE ; and co-grandma and dear friend, Doris Benner of Central City, NE. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Loyd; sister, Betty Stuhr; and brother, Don Jacobsen.

Dorothy Marion Adkinson

March 20, 1930 - October 30, 2022