Dorine Stein Obituary

Dorine Yvonne von Stein

Dorine Yvonne (Bosse) von Stein, 87, of Arlington, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, October 24, 2025, at Primrose Assisted Living in Findlay. She was born January 13, 1938, in Jenera, and spent her life surrounded by her family, her farm land, and the community she loved.

On September 8, 1957, Dorine married the love of her life, Merritt R. von Stein, and together they shared 68 wonderful years of marriage. Their partnership was built on faith, devotion, and the joy of family.

Dorine was known for her animated-kind spirit, quiet strength, and unwavering love for her family. She took great pride in her home and farm life, where she nurtured not only her garden, flowers, and crops, but also the people around her. Her kitchen was a busy place of warmth and welcome, always with pie and baked goods in the making. Her proficiency to engage in any conversation with questions, a sense of humor, and ability to leave a lasting impression on everyone she met. Dorine had a passion for sewing and embroidery, and she worked alongside her good friend Rachel Hartman to make infant blankets, which they gave to newborn babies in the community.

Dorine's life was one of quiet grace, deep love for family, and enduring faith. A legacy that will live on through all who knew her and her good works.

She is survived by her loving husband, Merritt; brother, Tom (Joyce) Bosse; along with their children, Tamala (Keith) Robinson, James von Stein, Edward (Tamara) von Stein and Elizabeth (Andrew) Solt; her grandchildren, Amanda (Joe) Panfil, Ryan (Brittany) Robinson, Matthew (Dani) Robinson, Abigail (Nathan) Norway, John (Mya) Solt, Jacob (Angel) von Stein and Alexander von Stein; her great-grandchildren, Kolt, Kollins and Korbyn Robinson, Ella and Christian Panfil, Liam and Emmy Norway who will carry her memory in their hearts forever.

Dorine is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Luella Bosse and great-grand-daughter, Kinsley Robinson.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday, October 31, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 9340 Township Road 32, Jenera. Funeral service to celebrate Dorine's life will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 1, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. There will also be a visitation one hour prior to service at the church.

A special thank you to all the staff at Primrose Assistance Living and Bridge Home Health and Hospice for their unconditional support and empathy.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or Findlay Hope House of Hancock County.