Dottie Staffeldt, Porterfield…age 82, passed away September 21, 2024 at her home in Porterfield of natural causes with her family by her side.
At age 11 she earned her first Amateur Radio license as WN9GBI and later, she earned her General Class license as WB9NCT. She fulfilled a promise to her father by earning her Extra Class license in 2012. Her mother taught her knitting and sewing. Dottie made hundreds of stockings for family and friends. She also had taught piano and organ lessons and was one of the founders of the Naperville Organ Society. She was also an avid quilt maker.
Dottie and Ken were active WWOA members and served many years on the Phoenix Falls Chapter board. They also served on several Annual Meeting Planning Committees. In 2018, Dottie crocheted 3-D trees for the banquet table centerpieces.