Welch, Marie F. "Dottie" age 92, of Robbinsdale. Member of and retired from Northwestern Bell Pioneers. Preceded in death by her husband, Earl and great-granddaughter, Rachael. Survived by children, Patricia (Steve) Paulus, Mike (Mary), Judi (Tom) Scheele, Beth (Todd) Britton, and Steve (Diane); 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; sister, Collette Groebner; many other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, May 18, 2015 at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson St., Anoka. Visitation 6-8 PM Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka. Interment Ft. Snelling Cemetery. Special thank you to the staff at River Oaks of Anoka. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka, 763-421-0220