Janet Ann (Natvig) Dotseth, 80, of Waverly, Iowa, passed away in her home Nov. 5, 2017.

Janet was born on March 31, 1937, in Decorah, Iowa, the daughter of Hazel Lenora (Winger) and Cliff Edwin Natvig ‘32. She was baptized on April 25, 1937, and confirmed on Oct. 26, 1952, both at First Lutheran Church in Decorah. Janet attended school in Decorah and graduated from Decorah High School in 1955, and Luther College in 1959, with a B.A. in elementary education.

On June 12, 1960, Janet was united in marriage to Michael Dean Dotseth ‘62 at First Lutheran Church in Decorah. She was an elementary school teacher, teaching primarily kindergarten. She taught for schools in Maquoketa, Decorah, Cedar Rapids, and Waverly. In Waverly, she taught at both St. Paul’s Lutheran School and in the Waverly-Shell Rock School District from 1984, until her retirement in 1996.

Janet was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School in Waverly. Children were very special to Janet; she especially loved her grandkids, grandnieces and nephews, and her students. She also enjoyed flowers and gardening, being a sports spectator, walking, playing bridge, singing in the church choir, and her beloved pets.

Janet is survived by her husband, Mike Dotseth ‘62; two sons, Kevin Dotseth ‘85 (Lisa) Dotseth of Johnston, Iowa, and Keith (Marie) Dotseth of St. Paul, Minn.; three grandchildren, Hayley, Drew and Spencer; two brothers, Michael (Genny) Natvig and Bruce (Donna) Natvig; one sister, Marlene (Natvig) Wellner ‘64 (Bob Wellner ’64); and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.

According to her wishes, Janet’s body has been cremated, and a memorial service was held Nov. 11, 2017, at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Waverly with Pastor Arthur Bergren officiating. Burial of cremains was at a later date. Memorials may be directed to St Paul’s Lutheran Church and Schools, and online condolences may be left at www.kaisercorson.com. Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly assisted the family.