Dorothy Heinemann Schoesler

Longtime Ritzville resident Dorothy (Heinemann) Schoesler, 75, died on Aug. 23, 2011, at Guardian Angel Homes in Liberty Lake.

She was born to Alfred and Emma Heinemann on Feb. 10, 1936, in Spokane. She was born at a low birth weight and premature, which made her a miracle baby of her time. She was raised on the family farm in Ritzville, where she was an active 4-H member and was awarded a trip to National 4-H Congress. One of her many Grand Champion Rosettes was awarded to her by President Harry Truman.

She attended Ritzville schools where she met the love of her life, Gerry Schoesler, in the...