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DRAGER: Dorothy (Regele) of Seaforth

September 1, 2025 By Haskett Funeral Homes 68 Condolences

DRAGER: Dorothy (Regele) of Seaforth

Dorothy Annie (Regele) Drager, of Seaforth, in her 88th year. Dorothy passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Cherished wife of Ronald Drager for 68 years. Loving mother of Sheila Feeney, Linda Oโ€™Rourke (Bryan), Murray Drager (Patricia), Stephen Drager (Emily), and Kevin Drager (Mary Jo). Proud grandma of Jennifer Bullock (Jamie), Matthew Oโ€™Rourke (Laura), Andrew Drager, Michel Drager, Connor Drager (Abbie), and Hannah Drager and much loved great-grandma of Colton Bullock, Ava Bullock, Maeve Oโ€™Rourke, Emmy Oโ€™Rourke, and Owen Oโ€™Rourke. Dear sister of Doreen Wurdell, and Elsie Carter and sister-in-law of Laurene Regele, Rita Hatcher, Erma Costello, Ken Drager (Marg), Raymond Drager (Shirley), Betty Price, Jacqueline Clithero, and Harvey Drager (Maizie). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Clarence and Caroline Regele, mother-in-law Martha Drager, brother Robert Regele, brothers-in-law Mervin Wurdell, Jim Carter, Wilfred Drager (Jean), sister-in-law Dorothy Baker (Meade), sister-in-law Pearl Johnston (Bruce), brothers-in-law George Hatcher and Barnie Costello.

Keeping with Dorothyโ€™s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family graveside will be held at St. Peterโ€™s Lutheran Cemetery, Brodhagen at a later date.

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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  1. Nancy (Kunder) Malachowski

    September 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM

    Murray, and the whole Drager family: My sincere condolences on the loss of your mom, wife, and grandmother. You are in my thoughts at this difficult time.

    Nancy (Kunder) Malachowski

  2. KAY MAILLOUX

    September 6, 2025 at 10:31 AM

    Dear Ron,Sheila, Linda and all other members of Dorothyโ€™s family. I send my sincere sympathies on the passing of your wife and mother. Hold all the memories close to your hearts.

  3. Julia and John Van Der Aa

    September 5, 2025 at 8:10 AM

    We are so sorry for your loss. You are our thoughts in the days ahead. Hold on to your memories as they are Dorothy’s greatest gift she left you.

  4. Floyd & Mary Johnston

    September 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM

    Our sincere condolences.

  5. Bryan and Lynda Vincent

    September 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM

    Our Sympathies to Ron and the whole Drager family!

  6. Phil Conley

    September 4, 2025 at 1:06 PM

    So sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.

  7. Kevin Dutot

    September 4, 2025 at 12:35 PM

    Ron and Family, Sorry to hear of Dorothyโ€™s passing.

  8. Cliff & Tara Pitman

    September 4, 2025 at 8:10 AM

    Our sincere condolences.

  9. Harry and Donna Arts

    September 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM

    Our deepest sympathies to the Drager family. In time, may fond memories of your Mom help ease the sorrow in your hearts.

  10. Rikie van den Heuvel

    September 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM

    Sheila and Linda and the family!

    My condolences for the loss of your mother! Hugs for all!

  11. Gerard and Rosemary Ducharme

    September 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM

    Ron, Kevin, Mary-Jo and the Drager Families

    Our sincere condolences on the passing of Dorothy
    Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult and sad time.

  12. Gary&Dora Mote

    September 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM

    Our sincerest condolences to the family.

  13. Gordon and Bernice Gross

    September 3, 2025 at 11:25 AM

    Sending our condolences to the Drager and Regele families on the passing of Dorothy. May your cherished memories of her be comforting to you during this difficult time.

  14. John Lowe

    September 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM

    To Sheila, Linda, Elsie and the many family members.
    I’ve very sorry for your loss of Dorothy.

    Thinking of you all.

  15. Loretta & Neil Dolmage

    September 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM

    Sheila , Linda & the Drager Family, our sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom Dorothy. May your good memories help you through this difficult time.

    Loretta & Neil

  16. Brian and Karen MacDonald

    September 2, 2025 at 8:24 PM

    Our deepest sympathy to Linda and family on the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  17. Jane (Elston) & Steven Walker

    September 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM

    Linda, Bryan and family

    Our deepest condolences Linda, to you and your entire family on the loss of your mom.
    These times really pull the heart strings ๐Ÿ’™. Happier memories will eventually replace the sad tears. Take care of each other.

  18. Lois McLlwain

    September 2, 2025 at 7:44 PM

    Ron & Family
    Sorry to hear of the passing of Dorothy. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
    Ken & Lois McLlwain

  19. Janet Bilcke

    September 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM

    Shiela, Chris & families

    Our sincere condolences to you all on your Mother & Grandmotherโ€™s passing. Sending love and prayers ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’œ
    John & Janet
    Brendan & Taylor
    Bilcke

  20. Jim and Janneke Murray

    September 2, 2025 at 5:52 PM

    Thinking of you as you go through these sad days. You are in our thoughts.

  21. Glenda & Darryl Morrison

    September 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM

    Uncle Ron, Linda, Sheila, Murray, Stephen, Kevin and all your family. We are thinking of you all and holding you in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Dorothy will be missed by all of us. We will remember all of the get togethers from over the years and the cherished memories. Gone but not forgotten. Hugs.

  22. Trish Nigh

    September 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM

    Sheila, we are very sorry to read of the loss of your Mother. May all the memories you and the family have made over the years, sustain and comfort you during these difficult days.
    Our sincerest sympathy.

    Trish & Bob

  23. Marlene & Dave de Vries

    September 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM

    Ron,Sheila, Linda, Bryan and Families,
    Our Sincere Sympathies . Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
    Marlene & Dave

  24. Cathy & Paul Hulley

    September 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM

    Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies go out to you all at this very sad and difficult time. Cherish the wonderful memories forever in your hearts.

  25. Kay Rathwell

    September 2, 2025 at 1:08 PM

    Kevin and family, I am sorry to hear of your Motherโ€™s passing. My sincere condolences.

  26. Dave and Eileen Wise

    September 2, 2025 at 12:45 PM

    Ron and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences.

  27. Kathy and Paul Elliott

    September 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM

    My deepest sympathy to the whole family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

  28. Judy Lamont

    September 2, 2025 at 11:32 AM

    Sheila, Linda,Ron and families sorry for your loss. Support each other and remember the good times.Love Judy

  29. Cindy and Henry DeGroof

    September 2, 2025 at 8:45 AM

    Our deepest sympathy to you all. May all your memories help you through this very sad time.

  30. Kim Monden

    September 2, 2025 at 7:11 AM

    Sorry to hear of Aunt Dorothyโ€™s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  31. Ken and Anne Murray

    September 2, 2025 at 6:27 AM

    Our deepest sympathy to all of Dorothyโ€™s family and friends.

  32. Rudy Jansen

    September 2, 2025 at 5:55 AM

    Deepest sympathies to the Regele and Drager families for your loss. RIP Dorothy. ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”Rudy

  33. Bill and Linda Soldan

    September 2, 2025 at 3:54 AM

    Sincere condolences to Dorothys family on behalf of the Muegge/Regele/Hoegy family.
    Dorothy was a 1st cousin to our mother, Marie Muegge and I well remember visit to Uncle Clarence and Aunt Carries farm and seeing Dorothy many times.
    May the happy memories of your Mom give you comfort in the days ahead.
    Linda Soldan (Muegge)

  34. Ralph and Dianne Wood

    September 1, 2025 at 10:57 PM

    Ron, Sheila, Linda, Murray , Stephen and Kevin and your families we want to extend our sympathy in the passing of your soul mate, mother, Grand and Great Grandma.
    Love lives on in the many stories she has left with you to be told.

  35. Joyce Ribey

    September 1, 2025 at 10:19 PM

    Please accept my heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Saying goodbye is the toughest thing and I don’t believe anyone is fully prepared for it. My heart goes out to each of you at this sad time.

  36. Judy Jansen

    September 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM

    Sheila – So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. Cherish the memories.

  37. Bruce and Sharon Wilbee

    September 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM

    Our sincere condolences

  38. Joy Ross

    September 1, 2025 at 9:48 PM

    My deepest sympathy to the family of Dorothy, may your memories bring you happy thoughts of your loved one, I went to school with Dorothy, and have many memories of happy times, My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time, RIP Dorothy, ๐Ÿ™

  39. Pauline Linton

    September 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM

    To Ron, Sheila, Linda and โ€œthe boysโ€ and your families:

    Heartfelt sympathy to you all in your time of sorrow now and as life parades on. Sending big hugs โค๏ธ

  40. Diane Elston

    September 1, 2025 at 8:47 PM

    Linda, Bryan and family,
    Iโ€™m so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. It doesnโ€™t matter how old you are, itโ€™s hard losing a parent. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
    Diane Elston

  41. Joanne Knights

    September 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM

    Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. My condolences to you and all your family.

  42. Carol and Dennis Duquette

    September 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM

    To Ron, Sheila, Linda, Murray, Steven and Kevin.
    So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. You are in our thoughts, my heart and our prayers.

  43. Kathy & Greg Oโ€™Reilly

    September 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM

    Sincere sympathy on the loss of Dorothy, wife, mother, grandmother, & great-grandmother. Cherish all the many happy memories!
    RIP Dorothy.
    Greg & Kathy Oโ€™Reilly

  44. Wendy & Les Coleman

    September 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families Kevin & Mary Jo

  45. Susan Garrick

    September 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM

    Dear Sheila, Linda and families. So very sorry for your loss of your dear Mom. I pray that she has found eternal peace and love. Thinking of you & sending love and hugs.
    Love Sue Garrick

  46. John and Sharen Forrest

    September 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.โ™ฅ๏ธ

  47. Jane Hasty

    September 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM

    Sympathy to the Drager Families.

  48. Katie and Wink Teall

    September 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM

    Wink and I would like to send our sincere condolences to you all. We were so sorry to hear of Dorothyโ€™s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers

  49. Marg Henderson

    September 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM

    Ron, Sheila, Linda, Murray, Stephen and families –
    I am so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your dear wife and mother. Your families have all been in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

  50. Rose McMaster

    September 1, 2025 at 1:39 PM

    Sheila, Linda & all the Drager families.
    My sincere condolences on Dorothyโ€™s passing. Thinking of everyone at this sad time. Hugs! โค๏ธ

  51. Ruth Lyon

    September 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM

    Sheila, My deepest condolences to you and all your family. Hugs Ruth

  52. Cathy and Kevan Broome

    September 1, 2025 at 1:33 PM

    So sorry to hear of your momโ€™s passing. Losing your mother is so hard. Thinking of all of you.

  53. Ann (Rivers) Preszcator

    September 1, 2025 at 1:32 PM

    Dear Ron snd Family
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

  54. Tom & Marjie Westerveld

    September 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM

    Kevin,,Mary Jo and family,,, our condolences,,,hold your memories close and know we are thinking of you at this time,,,

  55. Deb Vincent

    September 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM

    Condolences to Uncle Ron and family on Aunt Dorothyโ€™s passing. Thinking of all of you.

  56. Peggy Hohner

    September 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM

    So sorry for the family loss. Hugs to all of you.

  57. Dorothy Medd + Russ Jackson

    September 1, 2025 at 12:40 PM

    Sending heartfelt condolences to Dorothy’s family members. Hugs to everyone.

  58. Maureen wildfong

    September 1, 2025 at 12:37 PM

    So sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing. She was always full of life and I enjoyed all our conversations. Thinking of each and everyone as goodbyes are always hard โค๏ธโค๏ธ

  59. Mary & Jim Barnes

    September 1, 2025 at 11:47 AM

    Dear Ron, Sheila, Linda, Bryan and the rest of Dorothyโ€™s family – deepest sympathy. Know that she is eternally happy. Rest in peace.
    Mary & Jim

  60. Mary Margaret Kelly

    September 1, 2025 at 11:38 AM

    It’s never easy saying goodbye to your mom/wife. Big hugs of sympathy to you all. M2

  61. cathy andreassi

    September 1, 2025 at 11:28 AM

    Sheila, My Condolences to You and All of Your Family at This Very Difficult Time.

  62. Mary Blake

    September 1, 2025 at 11:24 AM

    My deepest condolences Linda, to you and your entire family on the loss of your mother

  63. Shelley Johnston

    September 1, 2025 at 10:53 AM

    Ron, Sheila, Linda, Murray, Stephen, and families,
    My thoughts are with you as you come to terms with this loss. May you find ways to make your memories of Dorothy an ongoing gift for yourselves and others. Hugs to everyone.
    Shelley and family

  64. Gloria Johnston

    September 1, 2025 at 10:41 AM

    Sorry to hear about aunt Dorothyโ€™s passing. I understand what you are going through.

  65. Bob and Barb Watson

    September 1, 2025 at 10:07 AM

    Our condolences to the Drager family

  66. Rev Robert Wiesner

    September 1, 2025 at 10:04 AM

    My deepest condolences to all of you! Wishing you many happy memories of Dorothy and her life at this difficult time.

  67. Sheila and Jim

    September 1, 2025 at 9:34 AM

    Uncle Ron, Sheila, Linda , Murray, Stephen Kevin and family. Sorry to hear of Aunt Dorothyโ€™s passing. Was always glad to have a chat when meeting both Uncle Ron and her when we met up on the street or at the gas station. Had a great visit at Aunt Pearls funeral as we sat with Uncle Ron, Aunt Dorothy and Sheila.

  68. Anne dayman

    September 1, 2025 at 9:09 AM

    Sheila i am so sorry for your loss. We had many great conversations at the shop. Thinking of you xo

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