Dorothy Semmler

In 1951 she met Clifford Semmler and they married after a short courtship. They were married for 73 years, when Clifford passed away in May of this year.

They began their married life in South San Francisco. A few years later they purchased property in the Burlingame Hills in 1958, built a home and lived there until each of their passings.

Clifford and Dorothy had three children, son Kenneth, deceased, (Barbara), daughter Sarah Santora (Peter), and son Martin (Michelle). They enjoyed 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Dorothy was a stay-at-home mom until her children were raised then she began her re-entry into the work force. She worked at Provident Credit Union and Link-Allen and Assoc. as an executive secretary.

After they both retired Dorothy and Cliff enjoyed many trips in their motorhome throughout the United States and Canada. They also enjoyed travel to Israel and Europe.

Dorothy enjoyed many hobbies and music of all kinds. She faithfully attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Burlingame, sang in the church choir, and served on many committees. Dorothy also enjoyed her years of volunteering and the friends she made at Filoli Botanical Garden.

Memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Burlingame on January 17 at 1:00 p.m. Burial services being provided by Sneider, Sullivan and O’Connell. Donations in Dorothy’s memory may be made to Lutherans For Life.org.