Dorothy F. Bessen, 88, of Ewen, passed away January 5, 2013 in Two Rivers, WI. She was born on December 25, 1924 to the late Harry and Beatrice (Carr) Albright.

Dorothy attended Ewen High School, graduating in 1942 and attended secretary school in Duluth, MN. She married Ernest Bessen in 1945 and they made their home on numerous Army bases until settling down in Ewen. She became the choir director of the famous Sacred Heart Singers. She worked for the Ewen/Trout Creek School District as a bus driver for 20 years where she touched and influenced the lives of many students during that time. Dorothy continued her musical talents as an organist at several churches in the area up into her eighties.

Dorothy is survived by a son Ernest "Skip" Bessen (Donna), a daughter Marie (Ron) Kalista, grandchildren Matthew Bessen (Dana), John Kalista (Shoko), Tony Bessen (Leslie), Jill Bessen (Travis Ramlow), three great-grandchildren Elliott, Nolan and Jenna, and a brother Harry Albright (Mary).

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Ernest, son Robert, granddaughter Melissa and her sister Margorie.

A memorial will be held later this spring at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ewen. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery.

Dorothy was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.

Dennis Brown of the Cane Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.