Dorothy E. Cattau, 89, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Brookestone Acres in Columbus.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 8 at 10:30 AM, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Patrick Sparling and Rev. Chris Ramstad officiating. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 9:00 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service at 10:15 AM, on Thursday at the church. Memorials may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church or donor's choice. The funeral service will be broadcast live on Gass Haney Funeral Home Facebook page.

Dorothy Emilie Cattau was born at home west of Platte Center, Nebraska, on November 1, 1931, to Adam and Dorthea (Johannes) Behle. She was baptized November 29, 1931, at Grace Lutheran Church in Platte Center. At age 2, her father passed away and she and her mother moved to Columbus. Dorothy received her elementary education at Immanuel Lutheran School and was confirmed on March 25, 1945. She attended Kramer High School and graduated with the Class of 1949. On August 14, 1949, Dorothy was united in marriage to Raymond Cattau at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

After raising her children, Dorothy was employed by Coast-to-Coast, Tempo, Steenbock Oil, Pawnee Scout, and Columbus Telegram. As a member of Immanuel Lutheran church, Dorothy was active in Evening Guild, Couples Club, Widows Club, and Sunday Evening Card Club.
She absolutely loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dorothy enjoyed playing cards, traveling, puzzles, word search, and attending her Johannes cousins' gatherings.

Dorothy is survived by:
Son: LeRoy (Sheryl Ashlock) Cattau of Overland Park, KS
Son: Loren (Darlene) Cattau of Columbus, NE
Son: Lester (Ange) Cattau of Schuyler, NE
Son: Larry (Sandy) Cattau of Shawnee, KS
Daughter: Lynnette Wagner of Columbus, NE
Nine grandsons: Tony (Anna) Cattau, Eric (Megan) Cattau, Jeremy (Allison) Cattau, Nickolas (Chrissy) Cattau, James (Kaitlyn) Cattau, Robert (Monica) Cattau, Matthew (Staci) Cattau, JJ Wagner and Nathan (Ashley) Wagner
One granddaughter: Angela (Cole) Fredrickson
18 Great Grandchildren
Brother: Norbert (Margaret) Smith of Kearney, NE

Dorothy was preceded in death by:
Husband: Raymond Cattau
Parents: Adam Behle and Dorthea Behle Smith
Step-Father: Joseph Smith
Step-Brother: Kenneth Smith
Step-Sister: Mable Hopkins
Brothers-in-law: Edgar (Vernetta) Cattau and Martin (Eva) Cattau

Service Folder Information
For Those I Love
For Those Who Love Me


When I am gone, release me, let me go…
I have so many things to see and do,

You must not tie yourself to me with tears.
Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love. You can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.

I thank you for the love you each have showed.
But now it's time I traveled on alone.

So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while we must part,
So bless the memories that lie within your heart.

I won't be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me call and I will come…
Tho you can't see me or touch me,
I'll be near.
And if you listen with your heart
you will hear,
All of my love around you soft and clear.

And then when you come this way alone…
I'll greet you with a smile and say
"Welcome Home".



In Loving Memory Of

Dorothy Emilie Cattau

Born
Sunday, November 1, 1931
Rural Platte Center, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Columbus, Nebraska

Service
Thursday, July 8, 2021 10:30 AM
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Columbus, Nebraska

Officiating
Rev. Patrick Sparling
Rev. Chris Ramstad

Music
Ann Cattau – Organist & Soloist
"Our Father"
Congregational Hymns
"Amazing Grace"
"In The Garden"

Casket Bearers – Dorothy's Grandchildren
Tony Cattau
Eric Cattau
Jeremy Cattau
Angela Fredricksen
Nickolas Cattau
James Cattau
Robert Cattau
Matthew Cattau
JJ Wagner
Nathan Wagner

Interment
Roselawn Memorial Cemetery
Columbus, Nebraska