Dolores Elaine Moerke

Dolores Elaine Moerke obituary, Crystal, MN

Dolores Elaine Moerke

Dolores Moerke Obituary

Published by Legacy on Sep. 25, 2024.
Moerke, Dolores E.
Oct.19, 1930 - Sept.19, 2024
Dolores lived a full life in Minnesota, Colorado and Arizona.
She enjoyed being outdoors gardening, hiking, snow skiing,
and waterskiing. She loved cooking (from scratch),
sewing, and playing the piano. She was known
for telling a good "Ole and Lena" joke. She and Roger
loved to travel with an extended stay in Africa, with Mission
Aviation Fellowship, a highlight of their retirement.
She is predeceased by her husband, Roger. She is survived
by her daughters: Nancy Mason (Rod), Betty Pearson,
Janet Horton (Tom), Joan Finn (Jon), Gail Moerke, 10
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
She will be greatly missed. A small family service will be held.
Memorials preferred to Mission Aviation Fellowship.

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