Dorothy Ann (Kramer) Osterlund was born Aug. 3, 1934, in North Platte, to Arthur and Anna (Holub) Kramer and passed away Sept. 13, 2026, in Seward, at the age of 92 years, 1 month and 10 days.
Dorothy grew up in Wallace and North Platte. She attended and graduated from North Platte High School in 1952. She was united in marriage to Ernest “Al” Osterlund on April 18, 1954, and to this union, four children were born, Michael, Marsha, Cecil and Karen. In 1963, Dorothy and her family moved from North Platte to North Dakota, where they made their home until returning to North Platte in 1994.
Dorothy was a woman of strong faith and was deeply involved in her church throughout her life. She taught Sunday School for many years and actively participated in women’s groups. Dorothy found joy in the simple things in life. She enjoyed cooking, hand sewing, and, most of all, spending time tending to her flower garden. She took great pride in caring for her flowers and found much happiness in watching them grow and bloom.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest “Al” Osterlund; son, Michael Osterlund; parents; one grandson; siblings, Burnell Hovey, Merle Kramer, Donald Sykes, Ernest Sykes Jr., Verna Reeves, Irene Fisher.
Survivors cherishing her memory include her children and their spouses, Marsha Bradwisch, Cecil (Barb) Osterlund, Karen (Alex) Snavely; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and sister, Sharon Freeze.
Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 5, from 4 – 6 p.m. at Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home. A graveside service will be Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 10 a.m. at the Seward Cemetery.
Arrangements by Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home.
