Dorothy was one of the most kind and caring women you would ever meet. Dorothy Emma Podoll was born in Jud, North Dakota on May 22, 1930, to Robert and Elizabeth Podoll. Dorothy’s childhood taught her respect and the importance of hard work in order to survive.
She attended a country school with her siblings and had to walk 1 ¾ miles to school each day. Some days, Dorothy’s older sister Betty would actually carry her on her back when she got tired because she was the youngest. In the 9th grade, the country school closed and Dorothy went to school in Jud where she graduated in 1947. She then went on to further her education at Valley City State University where she graduated with her teaching degree. During this time, Dorothy was blessed with the help of her big sister Betty — who due to family financial strains — helped to pay Dorothy’s way through college. Dorothy became a proud business teacher. She began her career teaching in North Dakota before coming to Wolf Point. Dorothy taught typing and short hand. Her kindness and teaching skills are still talked about by many today.
It was in Wolf Point that Dorothy met a very special bus driver and farmer, the love of her life, Leland Warmbrod. Dorothy and Leland were united in marriage on June 5, 1960. Nine years later, Dorothy and Leland adopted their first child, Linda. They were not finished yet. They adopted a son, Loren 2 ½ years later. Loren, Linda, her grandchildren and great-grandson were the focus of Dorothy’s life and she touched the hearts of each one of them.
Dorothy retired from her career as a teacher to be a stay-home mother and farm wife until Linda and Loren were in middle school. It was then; Dorothy took a new path in life as the secretary of First Lutheran Church. There she was a permanent fixture in the First Lutheran Church for over 20 years.
Dorothy loved to do whatever made her family happy. Whether it was camping at the lake with the Gabrielson family, playing cards with her friends, or giving her free-time and dedication to the community. She loved being around children, teaching Sunday School, leading Linda’s Brownie Troop, supervising Boy Scouts, and attending all of Loren’s baseball games. In her free time, she spent her hours doing cross-word puzzles, playing the piano, and nurturing her prized peonies.
Dorothy’s last few years of life were difficult but she always had a smile on her face. She was always sitting in her chair at the entrance at Faith Lutheran Home watching people come and go and enjoying the birds.
Survivors include her son, Loren (Becca) Warmbrod; daughter, Linda Warmbrod Martinez; her beloved big sister, Betty Nei; grandchildren, Michael, Blake, Annalyssa, Dylan, Matt, and Jodi; great-grandson, Elliot; sister-in-law, Edith Warmbrod; and sister-in-law, Lois Balcer and numerous nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her brother Robert “Bobby” Podoll, her sister, Clara Mae Podoll, and her parents.
Dorothy is now home with the love her life Leland and dog Jack and kitty Spaz making her homemade brownies.
Service Schedule
Prayer Service
6:00 p.m.
Monday February 26, 2018
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday February 27, 2018
First Lutheran Church
415 Johnson Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Prayer Service
6:00 p.m.
Monday February 26, 2018
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday February 27, 2018
First Lutheran Church
415 Johnson Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
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Shane & Diann Gibson says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dorothy was a wonderful person.
Holly O’Toole says
Linda and family,
I am very sorry for your loss! Your Mother/Grandmother was a wonderful woman . My prayes are with you during this difficult time!
Rochelle Berge Romo says
I was in her typing and shorthand classes. Also, I rode Leland’s bus to school. I thought about them Often. Prayers to her family. They are missed.
Rochelle Berge Romo says
Prayers to your family. I attended her typing and shorthand classes and also rode Leland’s bus to school.
Dale Stensland says
My prayers go out to Loren & Linda & the families! Your Mother was a good person! I spoke with her a lot up at the church. God bless.
Jim & Debbie Marmon says
Leland and Dorothy were our neighbors and we will miss them.I had Dorothy for my tying teacher one day. I switched classed the next day and always regretted it. This world would be a better place if there are more loving/caring people like Dorothy.
Jana Nygard says
Linda and family I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joyce (Jackley} Baer says
I remember her bright smile and kindness during my years at WPHS.
Jim Jensen says
Dorothy was my typing teacher in the 60’s. She was a sweet lady.
Scott Taylor says
To Dorothy’s family, I really only knew Dorothy from the years she was the church’s secretary, and would give me a key to play racquetball in the back…..She was always so kind and friendly…always with a smile on her face….The very epitome of a good, Godly woman….Rest in peace Dorothy,….God just gave YOU the keys to Heaven!
Scott Taylor
Phyllis Iwen Torpy says
She is at peace and smiling down on you all. She was such a lovely person with a big heart.
Anita (Fletcher) Bingham says
I had Dorothy as my typing and shorthand teacher at Wolf Point. She was a wonderful teacher and a very special lady. I will never forget her kindness to me. I only attended Wolf Point High School, my junior and senior years (1967-1969). I was blessed to have her for my teacher in two classes. My thoughts and prayers to her family.
Lorrayne Zobrak says
I will always remember Dorthy with a pretty smile and always a kind word. Rest In Peace.
Josie and Kent Meek says
Aunt Dorothy was one of the sweetest women I have ever met. She was always a very gracious host, and I can never remember a time that she did not have a beautiful smile on her face and her countenance. Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with the family during this time.
Laura Christoffersen says
Linda, my thoughts are with you…losing one’s mama is very difficult..