Dorothy Ann Frederickson

MONONA - Dorothy A. Frederickson, age 87, of Monona, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on May 7, 2021, at St. Mary's Care Center. Dorothy was born on Aug. 1, 1933, to William and Catherine (Gruber) Bindl in Spring Green, Wis. She grew up on the family farm, graduated from Spring Green High School and then earned a degree from Madison Business College. In 1955, she married the love of her life, Keith Frederickson. They shared 59 years of marriage until his death in 2015. Dorothy stayed home, raising her children when they were young and then later, she and Keith owned and operated the Koffee Kup restaurant in Stoughton. She then worked at Dean Health Systems until her retirement. Dorothy was a woman of great faith and a lifelong Catholic. She loved spending time with her family and extended family, hosting many gatherings over the years. She also enjoyed cooking, walking, traveling with Keith and the many golf trips they went on with friends. Dorothy's greatest joy in life was her family and she was a constant source of support and encouragement for them. She deeply loved her husband, children, and grandchildren, always putting their needs before her own. Dorothy will be missed by many and will be remembered for her kindness and compassion to others. Dorothy is survived by her five children, Terri (Tad) Mickelson, Mary Kay (Tom) Clauder, Bill (Shawn) Frederickson, Keith (Laurie) Frederickson and Joan (Don) Kazel Jr. She is further survived by nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Sharon (Ronald) Seely and Pat Frederickson; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Keith; sister, Arlene Kalrath; brother, Eugene Bindl; and twin brother, Harold Bindl. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield Ave., Monona, on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at 11 a.m. with Father Chad Droessler presiding. Family and friends who wish to view services via LIVE STREAM may visit Dorothy's obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com and click on the Live Webcast link at 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Wednesday. The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Mary's Care Center for the care and compassion given to our mother over the years. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church or UW Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, 600 Highland Ave., J5/1 Mezzanine, Madison, WI 53792-2420. Mom, you were simply the best. You will remain in our hearts forever. Rest in peace with Dad. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420