Background
Reifenrath, Dorothy Ann was born on July 7, 1922 in Kentland, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Herman and Mary (Rheude) Diedam.
Reifenrath, Dorothy Ann was born on July 7, 1922 in Kentland, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Herman and Mary (Rheude) Diedam.
Student, St. Elizabeth School Nursing, Lafayette, Indiana, 1943. Student, Catholic University, 1944. Student, Purdue University, 1974.
Student, St. Mary of the Woods College, Terre Haute, 1977.
Obstetrical supervisor, St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Lafayette, 1943-1946; nurse, office administrator, Drs. Ira Cole and Charles Rutherford, Lafayette, 1960-1970; geriatric nurse, American Health Care, Lafayette, 1971-1972; instructor practical nursing, Indiana Vocational Technology College, Lafayette, 1972-1986; public health nurse, City of Lafayette, since 1986.
Chairman board health City of Lafayette, 1972-1987. Volunteer American Red Cross, since 1968. Board directors American Cancer Society, 1950-1955.
Active St. Elizabeth Hospital Auxiliary, since 1947, History 9th St. Association, Young Women’s Christian Association. Member National League for Nursing Education, Community Aids Resource Association, Sagamore Business and Professional Women, Catholic Nurses, St. Elizabeth Alumni Association.
Married John B. Reifenrath, September 14, 1946. Children: Carol A. Mallett, Thomas J., John B., Michael D., James C.