Dorothy (Luttmer) Krebs

Funeral Mass for Dorothy Faye Krebs, 78, of Gainesville, is set for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Gary Picou officiating.

Burial will follow in the New Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

A rosary with visitation to follow will be held at the funeral home at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2016.

Dorothy was born in Gainesville, Texas on June 7, 1937 to Henry and Catherine (Reiter) Luttmer. She grew up attending St. Mary’s school and graduated for Gainesville High School in 1955. After graduation, she worked for the government ACS office.

On May 8, 1957 at St. Mary’s Church, Dorothy married her high school sweetheart, Frank Krebs Jr. They made their home in Gainesville for several years, giving birth to three children. In October 1963, Dorothy and Frank moved to the family farm located just west of the college, quite an undertaking for a young family. Together, they worked hard, managing to pay for their new place in a small amount of time. After all the kids were in school, Dorothy went to work for Hesperian Savings as teller and later as supervisor, spending 26 years there creating a loyal customer base with her infectious smile and captivating wink.

After retirement, Dorothy enjoyed life helping Frank on the farm and gardening. She loved canning produce from the garden. She was a very good seamstress, patching many a pair of jeans for her family. Her family was very important to her as she was blessed with 7 grandkids and 9 great-grandkids and loved them all dearly. Dorothy loved hosting holiday family gatherings. Neighbors and members of their church were just like family to her. She was devoted to her church, St. Mary’s, taking communion to residents at the Renaissance on Sunday mornings the past several years. Dorothy also loved to travel as her and Frank have seen many places around the world with their brothers and sisters as well as the great many friends on bus trips. Dorothy often served as the unofficial travel agent for these trips, deciding which places to go to next, booking flights, hotels, and other arrangements. Dorothy loved to dance with Frank, 2-stepping and waltzing many a night away at weddings, New Year’s Eve parties, and other events. She kept herself fit exercising several days a week with her wonderful friends at Silver Sneakers.

Dorothy peacefully passed from this life to be with her heavenly Father with Frank and family members by her side on January 3, 2016.

Survivors include: husband Frank J. Krebs, Jr. of Gainesville; son Mark Krebs and wife Terry of Gainesville; daughter Kimberly Walterscheid of Gainesville; son Gregg Krebs and fiancé Cindy Lee of Lindsay; grandchildren: Aaron Krebs, Austin Krebs and wife Chelsea, Gayle Bevers and husband Christopher, Justin Walterscheid, Emily Fuhrmann and husband Daniel, Adam Krebs, and Taylor Krebs; great-grandchildren: Waylon, Ardon, Camden, Ethan, Caleb, Kylee, Colt, Kate, and Daniel; brother-in-law Leon Krebs and wife Eileen of Gainesville; sister-in-law Doris Kuhn and husband Henry of Gainesville; brother-in-law Freddie Neu; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mrs. Krebs was preceded in death by her parents and sister Betty Neu.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic School or St. Mary's Catholic Church.