Dorothy Jean Piedt

Dorothy Jean Piedt, 94, of Eau Claire, died peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, at Forest Glen Assisted Living in Dowagiac.

The family will host a viewing at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Bowerman Funeral Home, 6635 E. Main St., Eau Claire. A memorial service will follow at 5 p.m. Messages and memories may be shared online at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Memorial donations may be given to Berrien Center Bible Church.

Dorothy was born Feb. 27, 1928, the daughter of Beatrice M. (Bainton) and C. Eugene Michael.

She grew up on the sesquicentennial Michael Farm in Eau Claire that was purchased by her family in 1835. She graduated from Eau Claire High School and attended Alma College in Alma, Mich.

After Dorothy married Fred Piedt on Oct. 1, 1949, the farm took his name, and the couple farmed the property all their married lives. Today, her grandsons operate Piedt Farms.

Dorothy enjoyed the farm and driving around. She loved Jesus and taught junior church for many years. She and her husband were also active with Mission Aviation Fellowship. She even had a pilot’s license that she earned at the age of 32.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Michael Piedt; three grandchildren: Ryan and Greg (Jessi) Piedt, and Amanda Miller (Cody); and six great-grandchildren: Scotty, Jaxx, Remi, and Dawson Piedt; and Caden and Brooklyn Miller.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her sister, Marian Fields.