Dorothy Brege, of Grand Blanc, age 78 years, 6 months, 18 days, met Jesus face to face, on Friday, August 3, 2012. Dorothy was born in Flint on January 16, 1934, the daughter of the late Dewey and Irma (Wilder) Klee.

She was a graduate of Flint Technical High School. On March 22, 1953, she was united in marriage with Mr. Robert A. Patterson and he preceded her in death on August 20, 1999.

On January 16, 2000, she was united in marriage with Mr. Donald R. Brege.

She was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Flint, member of Dorcas Circle, Choir and Altar Guild. She loved her Savior.

Dorothy enjoyed dancing, walking, reading, boating and spending time with her family.

Surviving are:
…husband, Donald;
…children,
……Mark Patterson,
……Jeanne (Ed) Mantey and
……Patrick (Kelly) Patterson;
…step-daughter, Ann Marie Brege;
…grandchildren,
……Matthew Mantey,
……Melissa (Justin) Cole,
……Michael Mantey,
……Micah Patterson,
……Samuel Patterson,
……Sofia Brege and
……Juliette Brege;
…siblings,
……Arlene Snyder,
……Robert (Jonel) Klee and
……John (Marjorie) Klee;
…sisters-in-law,
……Marcelyne Klee,
……Pat (Dino) Ragnone;
…brother-in-law, Gordon Schmald.

She was preceded in death by:
…her brothers, Raymond Klee, Harold Klee, Edwin Klee,
…sister, Geraldine Pratt,
…brothers-in-law, Elton Pratt, Clarence Crawford and Norman Snyder and
…sister-in-law, Peggy Schmald.

Visitation for family and friends was held from 5:00-8:00pm Sunday, August 5, 2013, and 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm on Monday, August 5, 2013, at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint.

Dorothy was in state at the church from 10am Tuesday until the time of the service

Funeral service was held at 11:00 am Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at St. Paul Lutheran Church 402 South Ballenger Highway, Flint, Pastor Jeffrey Walsh officiating.

Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church Endowment Fund.

We praise God for His faithfulness and the mercy that He showed her throughout her life. Even though we will miss her dearly, we have the assurance through Christ's redeeming work on the cross of a grand reunion with her in Heaven.

Thank you for all your prayers and support provided to our family throughout this journey. God Bless you.

Arrangements and obituary provided by the
Swartz Funeral Home,
1225 West Hill Road
Flint, Michigan

Published in the Presque Isle County Advance, September 13, 2012.

Dorothy Brege, of Grand Blanc, age 78 years, 6 months, 18 days, met Jesus face to face, on Friday, August 3, 2012. Dorothy was born in Flint on January 16, 1934, the daughter of the late Dewey and Irma (Wilder) Klee.

She was a graduate of Flint Technical High School. On March 22, 1953, she was united in marriage with Mr. Robert A. Patterson and he preceded her in death on August 20, 1999.

On January 16, 2000, she was united in marriage with Mr. Donald R. Brege.

She was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Flint, member of Dorcas Circle, Choir and Altar Guild. She loved her Savior.

Dorothy enjoyed dancing, walking, reading, boating and spending time with her family.

Surviving are:
…husband, Donald;
…children,
……Mark Patterson,
……Jeanne (Ed) Mantey and
……Patrick (Kelly) Patterson;
…step-daughter, Ann Marie Brege;
…grandchildren,
……Matthew Mantey,
……Melissa (Justin) Cole,
……Michael Mantey,
……Micah Patterson,
……Samuel Patterson,
……Sofia Brege and
……Juliette Brege;
…siblings,
……Arlene Snyder,
……Robert (Jonel) Klee and
……John (Marjorie) Klee;
…sisters-in-law,
……Marcelyne Klee,
……Pat (Dino) Ragnone;
…brother-in-law, Gordon Schmald.

She was preceded in death by:
…her brothers, Raymond Klee, Harold Klee, Edwin Klee,
…sister, Geraldine Pratt,
…brothers-in-law, Elton Pratt, Clarence Crawford and Norman Snyder and
…sister-in-law, Peggy Schmald.

Visitation for family and friends was held from 5:00-8:00pm Sunday, August 5, 2013, and 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm on Monday, August 5, 2013, at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint.

Dorothy was in state at the church from 10am Tuesday until the time of the service

Funeral service was held at 11:00 am Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at St. Paul Lutheran Church 402 South Ballenger Highway, Flint, Pastor Jeffrey Walsh officiating.

Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church Endowment Fund.

We praise God for His faithfulness and the mercy that He showed her throughout her life. Even though we will miss her dearly, we have the assurance through Christ's redeeming work on the cross of a grand reunion with her in Heaven.

Thank you for all your prayers and support provided to our family throughout this journey. God Bless you.

Arrangements and obituary provided by the
Swartz Funeral Home,
1225 West Hill Road
Flint, Michigan

Published in the Presque Isle County Advance, September 13, 2012.