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Dorale Jane Gerlach

1959 - 2019

Dorale Jane Gerlach obituary, 1959-2019, Garden Plain, KS

BORN

1959

DIED

2019

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Dorale Gerlach Obituary

PECK-Gerlach, Dorale Jane (Pauly) 60, RN, died on Monday, July 29, 2019 surrounded by her family after a valiant battle against Non-Hodgkins's Lymphoma. She was born January 19, 1959. She was preceded in death by her parents; Ralph and Doris Pauly. Dorale will be greatly missed by her husband of 40 years, Galen Gerlach, Sons; Trae and Gage Gerlach, Brothers; Ken (Marilyn) Pauly, Keith (Carol) Pauly, Ralph (Margie) Pauly, Tim (Dian) Pauly, and Jerry (Cindy) Pauly. Father-in-law and Mother-in-law; Bob and Bonnie Gerlach, Brother-in-law; Rob (Theresa) Gerlach, Sisters-in-law; Charlotte (John) Nuessen, and Jodi (Dave) Swinehart, a large extended family, and a multitude of friends. Dorale graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing with the Class of 1980. Dorale was an angel in the lives of her family, and as a nurse for 38 years for her numerous patients, their families, and her many co-workers. Everyone always commented about her beautiful smile, gentle, sweet, and compassionate nature. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation, Thursday, August 1, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Garden Plain, KS. Visitation 9:00 a.m and Rosary 10:00a.m. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. August 2, 2019 all at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Garden Plain, Ks. Interment to follow at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Garden Plain, Ks

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Jul. 31 to Aug. 1, 2019.

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Theresa Higgins

August 21, 2019

We were sorry to hear of Dorale passing.
Our sincerest condolences,
Design Benefits, LLC

Gene & Barbara Giefer

August 7, 2019

Ken and FAMILY, we are sorry for your loss. God bless her soul.

August 2, 2019

God has called one of his angels home. Rest in peace Dorale. Love and prayers. Betty McMillen

Mark Dold

August 1, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gerlach and Pauly Families during your time of loss and sorrow. Dorale fought a hard and gallant fight the last two years. She was a strong example for all of us in her commitment to family and faith. She was strong and not afraid. We can all take comfort in the fact that she is in paradise and experiencing indescribable joy. She will continue to touch all of our lives in special ways with many memories of great examples of what it meant to her to be a daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, cousin and friend.

August 1, 2019

I worked with Dorale on 5 west at St Joseph Hospital. She was such a beautiful person, she had the biggest and most beautiful smile. I never heard her speak badly of anybody. She was a wonderful nurse and always ready to help. She will be missed. My prayers go out to her friends and family.

August 1, 2019

Dorale was such a fun and wonderful women. She loved to travel and we visited Canada and Europe. When I moved to Florida Dorale came many times to visit alone and with her children. I will miss you dear sweet friend. God Bless you and your family. Sincerely, Bonnie Rasmussen

Ray Fisher

August 1, 2019

With deepest sympathy such a beautiful person inside and out. Blessings Ray &Karen Fisher

Deborah West

July 31, 2019

So sorry to read that Dorale has passed away. I worked with her on Peds at St Joesph Hospital Such a sweet person Her smile and laugh can not be forgotten God Bless you Dorale

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Aug

1

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wulf-Ast Mortuary & Cremations, LLC - Garden Plain

911 Biermann, Garden Plain, KS 67050

Aug

2

Visitation

9:00 a.m.

St. Anthony Catholic Church

Garden Plain, KS

Aug

2

Rosary

10:00 a.m.

St. Anthony Catholic Church

Garden Plain, KS

Aug

2

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Anthony Catholic Church

Garden Plain, KS

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Wulf-Ast Mortuary & Cremations, LLC - Garden Plain

911 Biermann, Garden Plain, KS 67050

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