Doretta Mae Logemann was born August 10, 1937, in Buffalo Center, daughter of Lewis and Jennie (Hartman) Landheer. She graduated from Buffalo Center High School in 1956 and attended Mankato Business College prior to her marriage.
Doretta married Wallace Henry Logemann on June 13, 1959, at Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church in Ledyard. The family farmed near Ledyard, later with their son Steve. Doretta proudly was a supportive farm wife.
Doretta was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She attentively cared for her home and her hands were always busy creating something special for those she loved. A meticulous knitter and seamstress, she spent countless hours crafting beautiful quilts and sewing adorable teddy bears, generously sending many quilts to missions. Her home was always filled with the warmth of homemade treats—at least three desserts in the fridge at any given time, ready to share with her family. Doretta cherished her grandchildren, each one loved equally with great affection and care. Above all, she loved the Lord and was looking forward to spending eternity with Him.
Doretta Logemann died Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the age of 87.
She is survived by two daughters, Robyn (Dave) Gonnerman of West Des Moines and Doreen (Tom) Nichols of Klemme; a daughter-in-law, Gail Logemann of Ledyard; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, Andrew (Janae) Gonnerman and their children Jonah, Aila, and Josiah, Rachel (Joseph) Givens and their children Elijah and Micaiah, Michael Logemann, Janelle (Travis) Fincham and their daughter Lauren, Philip Logemann, Nicole (Jon) Bunting and their son Jon “Jeb”, Emma (Kyle) Smith, Mollie Nichols, and Caleb Nichols. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Linda Landheer and Elvera Logemann; and many nieces and nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Steve Logemann on October 17, 2005; her husband, Wallace, on March 11, 2023; two brothers, Alvin (Joyce) Landheer and her twin, Donald Landheer; a brother-in-law, Donald Logemann; and a nephew, John (Pam) Landheer.
A funeral service was held Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 10:30 AM at Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church in Ledyard with Pastor Josh Johanson and Pastor James Dewar officiating. Burial was in Highland Home Cemetery in Ledyard. Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
