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Merle R Kamke

Merle R Kamke

Merle R. Kamke, age 85 of Menomonie died, Saturday, March 15, 2008 at the Care Partners Assisted Living Center in Menomonie.

Merle was born in April of 1922 in Spring Valley and was the daughter of Arthur and Adaline (Miller) Kamke. Most of her adult life was spent in Menomonie, moving to Care Partners in 2004. Merle will always be remembered for her simple love for life, simple joys, eating out at the Kernel, riding the DET Bus and her collection of teddy bears.

Merle is survived by her twin sister, Pearl Kamke of Menomonie, one niece, Sherri (Brent) Husby, two nephews, John (Linda) Lenz and Robert (Jackie) Lenz, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother Donald Kamke and one sister Donna Burns.