Dorothy C. Neebel, 81, of Waterloo died at her home Saturday, April 17, 2010.

Dorothy Colleen Caughron was born November 25, 1928, in Waterloo the daughter of Ralph and Mildred Niedert Caughron.

Dorothy was at a movie in 1944 when a man just home from the service sat next to her. Later that year, on November 26, 1944, Dorothy married James D. Neebel in Waterloo. Last November they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

Dorothy enjoyed collecting antiques, antiquing with Jim, and her collection led her to owning “The Dry Sink” antique store in Denver from 1976‑1987. She also liked to spend time on genealogy and cross stitching

She was a charter member of Ascension Lutheran Church. She was also Fellowship Committee member and taught Vacation Bible School.

Dorothy is survived by her husband Jim of Waterloo; daughter Kathy Gleason of Waterloo; daughter Rebecca (Ron) Nargang of Cannon Falls, Minnesota; son Michael Neebel of Mesa, Arizona; grandsons: James Gleason, Jeff (Lisa) Gleason, and Dana Neebel; granddaughters: Brandy Neebel, Jennifer (John) Chernaga, and Sarah Nargang, and nine great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Dorothy, brothers Carl, Ralph Jr., & Jack Caughron, and stepfather Jack Elgas.