Dorothy Lois "Dottie" Richardson

Dorothy Lois "Dottie" Richardson

March 27, 1937 - June 02, 2023

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OREGON- Dorothy “Dottie” Richardson passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. She was born on March 27, 1937, in Richland Center, Wis., to Hala and Phyllis (Clark) Peebles. Dottie graduated from Richland Center High School in 1955. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Janesville. Dottie graduated from nursing school in 1959. She was married to Robert Hall from 1959 - 1974, with whom she had one son, Randall Hall. In 1960, she started a 50-year career as a psychiatric nurse, first, at Mendota Mental Health Institute (MMHI) in 1964, and then for 10 years she owned and operated a half-way house for people who were being discharged from MMHI into the community.


In 1975, Dottie joined the staff at the Dane County Mental Health Center (Journey Mental Health Center) as part of the original Crisis Intervention Service team. In 1981, she became manager of another new program at the same agency, known as Mobile Community Treatment (MCT). This team worked with individuals who had severe and persistent mental health issues who were living in the community.


In 1984, Dottie won the Unified Services Board award for “Outstanding Professional Services.” During this time, she did numerous consultations and training in five cities in Alabama and in the Washington D.C. area. These Mental Health Centers were starting programs like MCT.


In 1984, she married Dave Richardson. The couple resided in Oregon, Wis./Town of Rutland for the last 30 years before moving to Attic Angels in 2021. Dottie and Dave enjoyed summers at their cabin in St. Germain, Wis. for 40 years, and winters in Goodyear, Ariz. They enjoyed Badgers football and basketball, and Packers and Brewers games. After semi-retirement, Dottie was actively involved with the Oregon Area Food Pantry. She also coordinated with the Oregon Area Senior Center to get food delivered to people who could not come to the food pantry.


Dottie is survived by her husband, David; son, Randy (Sandra) Hall; stepchildren, Dan Richardson, Jodi Printiss and Robert (Jennifer) Richardson; and grandchildren, Ian (Amanda) Hall, Devon (Morgan) Hall, Bryne (Ryan) Smith, Benjamin Richardson, Coltin Printiss, Will Zahn, Anna Zahn and Maddie Zahn.


A private funeral service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oregon Area Food Pantry, P. O. Box 92, Oregon, WI 53575, or St. John’s Lutheran Church, 625 E. Netherwood St., Oregon, WI 53575. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


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Nina Lee Soltwedel
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Dottie was a presence in my life from early childhood in Richland Center. We lived but one block apart, and were close friends over the years. I counted her as one of my dearest friends, and am saddened that she is no longer with us. My faith tells me that we will be reunited one day. I wish peace and comfort to Dottie's family and many friends.
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Shirley Steiner
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Dottie was a good friend of mine in high school and I enjoyed seeing her at class reunions later. She and her husband bought my mother’s duplex ((Elizabeth Spangler) in Oregon before my mother moved back to Richland Center. My sincere condolences to her family.
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Mary Ahrens
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Dave, I am so very sorry to hear of your wife's passing. I was just in Wisconsin last month and took a drive by all of the Richardson homes - such wonderful memories. Sending hugs and prayers in this sad time. Mary Ahrens (aka Richardson)
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Linda minash
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Dave, I am deeply sorry for your loss of Dot. I hope she is making her rhubarb pie for Jim in heaven. Dot was so loving and caring and will be missed by many. Please take care of yourself during this difficult time. Linda Minash
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Elaine Gundlach
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Dear Dave, Bob and I are sorry to read of Dottie's passing. The last time I spoke with her, she said her downward trend was continuing, but she was hanging on as she always did. And her mind was still good! We know you will miss her terribly, and so will we miss our AZ lunches. Take care, Bob and Elaine Gundlach
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Luis Yudice
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My sincere condolences to David and children for your loss. I was privileged of having worked with Dottie while I was a Madison police officer and she worked with the Crisis Intervention Unit. Dottie was a caring, compassionate and extremely competent person dedicated to caring for the mentally ill. She was a dedicated professional, always willing to listen and help. It was a pleasure working with her and I appreciated her taking time to guide and support all the officers on MPD who sought her help.

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