Dorothy Marie (Remsberg) Ranneberger, 97, from Frederick, MD passed peacefully from this life on February 21, 2022. Born March 28, 1924 in Jefferson, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harry Remsberg and the late Althea Brown Remsberg. She was married to Donald M. Ranneberger for 59 years, until his passing in August of 2004.
Dorothy and her husband, Donald, were dairy farmers in the Buckeystown area for most of their lives. Family and friends could always be found at their farm for conversation, fun or just to help out.
Dorothy decided to see the country, going on many bus trips with friends and family. People were drawn to her smile and sense of fun in everything she did. She loved to play bingo, watch game shows and do puzzles. Dorothy was an avid Scrabble player. Most of all, she loved her family.
Surviving are her daughter, Sue Ann Lodge and husband, Frederic H.; son-in-law, Ronald Rough (Connie); and sister, Charlotte Crampton. Also, grandchildren Lori Adams (Kevin), Lynn Wilcom (Alan), Frederic D. Lodge (Elisabeth), Jeffrey Rough (Cathy). In addition, she is survived by her great-grandchildren: Kristen Hogan (Lucas), Jacob Adams (Alyssa), Ashley Wilcom, Sarah Stull, Andrew Adams, Allison Wilcom, Augustus Chakmakian-Lodge and Milo Chakmakian-Lodge. She is also survived by 3 great great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Dorothy was proceeded in death by her husband, Donald M. Ranneberger, daughter Donna Rough, infant son, brothers Robert Remsberg and Charles Remsberg and sisters Mary Louise Remsberg and Jeannette Kelly.
The family will receive friends from 1pm to 2pm, on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the Keeney & Basford Funeral Home, 106 E, Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701. The funeral service will immediately follow at 2pm. Pastor Darrel Justh will officiate.
Contributor: Linda Rice Sutphin (47294770)

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