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Dorothea Kraustok

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Dorothea Mae “Dottie” Kraustok, 87, of Beaver Falls, Pa., formerly of Butler, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, under the care of Beaver Valley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Born May 24, 1936, in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Leonard L. and Margaret A. (Huselton) Dietrich.

Dottie was a graduate of Penn Township High School. She enjoyed and took great pride in being a homemaker. Upon her husband Bill’s retirement, they became avid flea marketers. There was nothing she loved more than to haggle with sellers and get a great deal.

Dottie was truly a beautiful servant. Her smile would light up a room, and she was always willing to do anything, for anyone.

Dottie is survived by one brother, Charles (Mary Jane) Dietrich; one sister, Beverly Watkiss; and her brother-in-law, Gary Tagg. She also is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and was considered a second “Mom” by many of them.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Kraustok, whom she married June 21, 1963, and who passed away April 13, 2017; two brothers, Leonard Dietrich Jr. and Donald Dietrich; one sister, Connie Tagg; two sisters-in-law, both named Nancy; and her brother-in-law, Bill Watkiss.

KRAUSTOK — Family and friends of Dorothea Mae “Dottie” Kraustok, who died Tuesday, June 6, 2023, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Russell N. “Chip” Kohser III officiating.

Burial will follow at Butler County Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Dottie’s honor may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 600 River Ave., Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.

Please add to Dottie’s unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.

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