Dorothea H. Gamel Obituary
In loving memory of Dorothea H. Gamel of Des Moines, Iowa, who departed this world on February 22, 2026 at the age of 89. Dorothea leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothea H. Gamel to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Waldmer Heyse and Kate Heyse; her brother Joachim Heyse; and her grandson Ian Baker. She is survived by: her siblings, Marianne Schwenzer, Klaus and Georg Heyse; her daughters, Andrea Baker (Cameron) and Carmen Gamel Trader; her grandchildren, Brianna Klein (Tyler), Gabriella Baker (William Horak), Ethan Baker, Cassandra Eickoff (Derik) and Isabella Baker; and her great grandchildren, Macie Jean, Quinn Klein, Daxton and Dustin Eickoff.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Easterseals Iowa Camp Sunnyside, 401 NE 66th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313.
