Dorothy L. Schuessler

August 13, 1940 - April 1, 2022

Dorothy L. Schuessler, 81, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Friday, April 1, 2022 at her home. She was born August 13, 1940 in Menfro, Missouri to Walter and Erna Hopfer Hoehn. She was a 1958 graduate of Perryville High School. She and Gene Schuessler were married June 22, 1958 at Zion Lutheran Church in Crosstown, Missouri. Dorothy and Gene Schuessler were the owner and operators of Advanced Pest Control, which originated in 1980. She was a charter member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, where she was active in the choir, Ladies Guild, and served on many, many church boards. Survivors include her husband, Gene Schuessler of Cape Girardeau; a son, Gary (Penny) Schuessler of Chaffee, Missouri; three daughters, DeBorah A. (Chris) Gross of Cape Girardeau, Dawn L. (Tim) Altenthal of Kirkwood, Missouri and Deanna Niederkorn of Cape Girardeau; 10 grandchildren, Dustin (Kendra) Gross, Cassie (Ed) Myers, Kyle (Tina) Schuessler, Courtney (Trey) Palish, Caleb (Natalie) Niederkorn, Katie (Rob) Mitchell, Seth (Karlee Beggs) Niederkorn, Tyler Altenthal, Jacob (Mistie) Ressel and Megan (Ben) Sample; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, John Niederkorn; two brothers, LeRoy Walter Hoehn and Calvin Paul Hoehn; two sister-in-laws, Darlene Franke and Betty Schuessler; and in-laws, Bernhard and Nelda H. Schuessler. Visitation will be 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm Monday, April 4, 2022 at the church with the Rev. Weston Wildauer officiating. Burial will be at Point Rest in Menfro, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be given to Good Shepherd Lutheran Chapel, 1904 W. Cape Rock Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 . Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.