Dorothy Adelaide Muhlenkamp

Dorothy Adelaide Muhlenkamp, 96, of Fort Recovery, passed away on March 13, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 13, 1929, at the family home near St. Peter, Ohio, to Joseph and Mary (Steinbrunner) Westgerdes. The last surviving member of her immediate family, Dorothy married Donald E. Muhlenkamp on May 7, 1949, in St. Joe, Ohio. Donald preceded her in death on May 6, 2017.

A devoted homemaker, Dorothy took great pride in her family and in the growth of the family farm. She loved all babies, both human and animal, and was known as an excellent cook whose homemade bread, pies, and cakes brought joy to many. She will be remembered for her deep love of family, her strong faith, and the warmth she shared through her home, her cooking, and her caring heart. A faithful member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Sharpsburg, she was active in the Altar Rosary Sodality.

Dorothy is survived by her seven daughters: Linda (Carl) Guggenbiller of Celina, Shirley (Steve) Grevenkamp of St. Henry, Joyce (Mike) Lamm of Celina, Patricia Besecker of Polaris, Montana, Susan (John Goettemoeller) Huelsman of New Bremen, Janice (Steve) Adams of Coldwater, and Laura (Jeff) O’Dell of Fort Recovery; and four sons: Edward (Tracy) Muhlenkamp of Greenville, Thomas Muhlenkamp of Fort Recovery, Ralph (Kathy) Muhlenkamp of New Weston, and Luke (Tammy) Muhlenkamp of New Weston. She was blessed with 36 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren with three more on the way, and 12 great-great-grandchildren, as well as many in-laws, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Dorothy was preceded in death by her son-in-law Daniel Besecker, daughter-in-law Doris (Gehret) Muhlenkamp, great-grandson Andrew Neumayer, all of her siblings, and many members of the Muhlenkamp family.