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Richard Allen (Dick) Dorothy, 92, of Winlock, passed away peacefully on Dec. 4, 2025, in Longview, Washington.
Born in Midwest, Wyoming, to Lilah and Ernest Dorothy on May 23, 1933, he moved to Winlock when he was in the third grade and graduated from Winlock High School in 1952. Dick served in the Army (Korea) after high school. In 1959, Dick married Delores Rupe, and they had four children.
Dick owned a gas station in downtown Winlock. He later drove a log truck and worked for Gootee’s as a mechanic. Dick eventually went to work for the Lewis County PUD.
Dick was a longtime member of the Winlock United Methodist Church, St. Urban Grange and Hope Grange, the JayCees, and the Eagles (Area 1550). Dick also enjoyed coaching baseball, traveling to Reno, coin collecting, researching his ancestry and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Delores, in 2016, and his brothers, Edwin and Dennis Dorothy.
He leaves behind four children, Ron (Beckie) Dorothy, Jeff (Michaelea) Dorothy, Mike (Tammy) Dorothy and Deanna (Lynn) Harpel; eight granddaughters; 14 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; and many friends. He will be greatly missed.
A celebration of life will be held at the United Methodist Church in Winlock on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at 11 a.m., with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the United Methodist Church.
