Mildred "Millie" U. Voelker

Mildred “Millie” Voelker. 95-year-old resident of Little Falls, MN passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Little Falls, MN with Father Joe Herzing officiating. Burial will take place in the St. Joseph’s Parish Cemetery in Pierz, MN. A visitation will be held from 4-8 P.M. on Friday at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN and from 9-10 A.M. on Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Little Falls, MN. A rosary will be said on Friday at 4:30 P.M. followed by Parish Prayers at 7:30 P.M. at the Shelley Funeral Chapel. Mildred Ursula Voelker (Walz) was born in Pierz township, Morrison County, MN, on December 1, 1920 to the late Edward and Gertrude (Schueller) Walz. She grew up in Pierz where she attended country school. Mildred was united in marriage to Werner M. Voelker on August 17, 1946 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Pierz. Together they resided on the family farm where they raised their three children. They moved to Little Falls in June of 1978, where she resided until her death. Mildred was a member of the Christian Mothers for over 60 years. She also worked at the Lutheran Home as a head cook until the age of 75 years. Mildred spent many hours volunteering her time and talent at many places including the Clothing Review, St. Mary’s Guild and the Senior Center making donuts. In her spare time, Mildred enjoyed crocheting, quilting, baking, playing games, embroidery, gardening and spending time with her family and friends. Mildred is survived by her son Dennis (Judy), daughter Linda (Doug Przybilla) and Glen (Donna); grandchildren Mark and Jeff (Alycia) Voelker, Matthew Przybilla, Rene Szulim, Joel (Noelle) Przybilla and Lisa Przybilla; great-grandchildren Bailey, Braden and Kaleb Voelker, Shelby, Gavin and Ethan Szulim, Anthony and Jayden Przybilla; Siblings, Dolores Weiss, Marie Herold and Wilfred (Buddy) Walz: sisters-in-law, Louene Walz, Lorraine Walz, Janet Walz, Phyllis Walz, Nora Poginy and many nieces and nephews. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brothers John, Edward, Mike, Rhiney, Ray (Sonny), Donny and sister Hildegard and infant brothers Bernard and Dennis.

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Mildred "Millie" U. Voelker

December 1, 1920 - August 2, 2016