Dorothy was born July 18, 1911 in rural Ely, the daughter George and Mary (Vittengl) Clark. She married Paul B. Slezak Sr. on June 7, 1933 in Ely. Dorothy and Paul farmed in the Ely area for majority of their lives. In later years, she worked for College Community Schools and The Cedar Rapids Horsemans Club. She enjoyed gardening, working in the yard, caring for her John Deere tractor, baking kolaches and pies, cooking, canning and spending time with her family.

Dorothy is survived by her children Dolores ( Milton ) Horak of Waterloo , Paul Jr. (Bonnie) Slezak of Ely and Wayne (Judith) Slezak of Swisher. Dorothy, was known as "Babi" to her eleven grandchildren Debbie Jo, Reggie, Joseph, Heidi, Andrea, Angela, Steven, Dawn, Bret, Shawn and Todd; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband, a daughter Amber Kay Bendorf, and a grandson Brian Bendorf; sisters Minnie and Gladys and her brothers Charles, Claude and Tommy.

Dorothy will be greatly missed by her loving family and the many children she impacted in her life.

Memorials may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.

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