Dorothy Marie Polley was born July 31st 1937 to Alfred & Hulda (Rache) Meyer in Sauk Rapids, MN. Dorothy was united in marriage to Edward J Polley on September 17th 1986.

Dorothy was called home to her heavenly father August 26th 2023 surrounded by her family. Dorothy retired from Kraft Foods after 26 years of service.

Dorothy enjoyed many past times. I her younger years she enjoyed modeling, roller skating, and going to the drive in theatre. In her later years of life she enjoyed working in her flower gardens, canning, grilling out, traveling to Las Vegas and California, going to the casino, happy hour with her friends, and most importantly spending time with her family. In her last days she enjoyed watching out the window at her home where she could see all the wildlife, and shaking dice and playing cards with her family. Where more times than we can count she always beat us. Dorothy's pride and joy and forever side kick was her loving companion, her dog Foxy. Dorothy was an avid Packers Fan, with her favorite player being the quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Dorothy was a faithful member of St. Peters Lutheran Church.

Dorothy leaves behind 6 children. Doreen (Glenn) Frick, Cindy Sann, Kevin (Janet) Sann, Todd Sann, Lisa Froom, and Eric (Renee) Sann. Her grandchildren. Betsy (Scott) Pagel, Travis (Bridgette) Plautz, Justin Plautz, Lindsey (Byron) Plautz, Nicole (Eddie) Schoerner, Jennifer (James Dailey) Josh (Tracy) Froom, Alyssa Froom, Kevin Paul Sann, Mae Sann, Zachary (Mikayla) Nowinsky, and Wesley Schneider. And her great grandchildren Dakota, Dallas, Daytona, Zander, Dawson, Kari, Montana, Peyton, and Claire.

From Dorothy's large family of 16 children, Paulette (Perry) Scheel, Bill (Iris) Meyer, Richard (Jane) Meyer, and Robert (Jan) Meyer remain.

Dorothy is proceeded in death by her husband Edward Polley, parents Alfred & Hulda Meyer, 11 brothers and sisters, and 2 great grandchildren Adrianna and Elianna.

Dorothy will be deeply missed by all the lives she touched.

The family would like to thank Aspirus At Home, and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice for their care and support.

Funeral Services will be held at St Peters Lutheran Church, Schofield September 1 st. Visitation will be from 9:00 – 11:00am with church service to follow.

John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting family at this time.  Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com