DOROTHY R. "DODIE" MATTERN, age 96, of Wakarusa, IN, formerly of Troy, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Miller's Mary Manor in Wakarusa, IN.  She was born in Jewett, OH on April 17, 1920 to the late George and Laura (Case) Simmons.  On December 24, 1940, she married Roy L. Mattern.  He preceded her in death on December 29, 1985.

Dodie is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: Curtis L. and Leona Mattern of Elkhart, IN; three granddaughters: Billie Joann Griggs of Rhame, MT; Angelia Dawn Roy of Montgomery, MI; and Lori (Chet) Yost of Lake Mills, IA; 8 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren.

Dodie was a former member of First Lutheran Church in Troy.  She was also a member of Order of Eastern Star O.E.S. #256 in Troy and Order Amaranth of Miami County.  Dodie retired from Hobart Brothers on December 20, 1985 after 17 years of service.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30AM on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy, OH with Reverend Ric Barnes officiating.  Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Troy.  Friends may call from 5:30-7:30PM on Tuesday at the funeral home.  An Eastern Star Service will be held at the end of the visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 256, c/o 4495 State Route 589, Casstown, OH 45312.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.