Dorothy M. Kaup

Dorothy Marie Kaup, age 93, of Atkinson, went to her eternal home on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, at Parkside Manor in Stuart surrounded by her children.

Visitation was held from 3-8 p.m. with a 4 p.m. Altar Society rosary and a 7 p.m. remembrance service on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at the Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. (today), Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012,  at  St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Atkinson with Father Luke Steffes officiating. Music is provided by organist, Deb Kaup and soloist, Bonnie Krysl.

Pallbearers are her grandsons, Steve, Chris and Mike Scholz, Shane and Jason Farley and Jarek Charvat.

Honorary pallbearers are all of Grandma's grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Burial is at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Atkinson.

Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson was in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Marie (Schaaf) Kaup was born on June 18, 1918, in Atkinson, to Michael and Scholastica (Pettinger) Schaaf. She was the seventh of 11 children.

Dorothy was raised on the family farm north of Atkinson and attended Pioneer School through the eighth grade.  

On June 20, 1939, Dorothy married Herman A. Kaup. To this union eight children were born. Herman and Dorothy made their home on their farm south of Akinson. Shortly after becoming a widow in 1954, Dorothy moved her children into town where she owned and operated Dorothy's Cafe.

Dorothy was a wonderful cook and she loved sharing her talents with her family and those in the community. She used her culinary skills at the Stockman's Cafe and West Holt High School where she was employed for many years. Through the years she also worked at The Good Samaritan Home, The Atkinson Veterinary Supply and The Someplace Else. Upon retiring, she provided day care in her home for her great-grandchildren.

Dorothy touched the lives of everyone she met. She lived her life to the fullest and loved her family dearly. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to her children and grandchildren, teaching them how to clean chickens, can fruits and vegetables, and make jelly. She enjoyed sharing her favorite family recipes, crocheting and embroidering gifts for her family. Rummy was her favorite card game and Dorothy spent countless hours challenging anyone who would play with her.

Dorothy taught her family how to be strong and persevere in the face of hardship. She showed them courage, strength and faith. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, St. Joseph's Altar Society and Catholic Daughters.

She is survived by her children:Karen Seger and husband, Paul of Atkinson, Ralph Kaup of Atkinson, Phyllis Scholz and husband, Marvin of Stuart, Florence Kaup of LaVista, Judy Steimle and husband, Gene of Papillion, Janet Davis and husband, Mike of Ralston, Carol Charvat and husband, Frank of Omaha; 25 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren; her brother, Art Schaaf of Atkinson; brothers-in-law, Tom Kaup Sr. of Stuart and Dennis Kaup of Atkinson; and sister-in-law, Ines Schaaf of Stuart.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Herman; daughter, Sharon; son-in-law, Kenneth "Skip" Farley; and six brothers and sisters.

Memorials are requested to St. Joseph's Catholic Church Endowment Fund or Parkside Manor in Stuart.