Dorothy Breymaier Resh

Dorothy Breymaier Resh born on July 2nd, 1909 in Darke County, Ohio is the daughter of Jacob Breymier and Anna Elizabeth Schmitt Breymier. Dorothy was born on Jacob's farm in rural Darke County that was built in the 1800s. She is the youngest of 9 children, Dorothy had 5 sisters and 3 brothers. She was the last surviving member of the Breymaier family when she died on January 15th, 1997 in her town of residence for over 40 years, Centerville, Indiana. Dot was known as a woman with fierce determination and passion in whatever she did, and known to love her family wholeheartedly. Dorothy was a voting advocate in the city of Centerville and also an author in the local newspaper that she co-founded, The Centerville Crusader. Her article was called Dots and Dashes. Living a long life of 87 years, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Alfred "Buff" Resh and survived by her 4 kids, Iris Clark, Phyllis Mattheis, Mary Ann Carp, and James Resh, and 10 grandchildren.

Obituary
Dorothy (Breymier) Resh (87) passed away January 15, 1997 at Centerville, Ind. She was the daughter of the late Jacob and Anna Breymier, former area residents. She was the last member of her family. Dorothy was preceded in her death by her husband Alfred (Buff) Resh. She is survived by a son, James and three daughters, Phyllis, Iris, and Mary Ann. Funeral services and burial were held in Centerville. Dorothy attended Fort Recovery schools. She was a graduate of Fort Recovery High School with the class of 1926. Dorothy always enjoyed hearing news from "home" and has a number of times contributed interesting notes from the good old days. She always sent best wishes to all her friends and relatives. Dorothy resided at 402 E. Plum St., Centerville, Indiana.