Mildred "Millie" Engelke of
Coon Rapids
,
Minnesota
, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 23, 2009 at 8:30 pm of natural causes. She was born August 6, 1919 in
Nemah
,
Nebraska
, the daughter of Earl and Nellie (Boatman) Seid. She married Raymond Engelke on June 22, 1940. Following their marriage they made their home and started a family in
Burlington
,
Colorado
. Throughout the years her travels took her wherever her family would be. Mildred lived her life to the fullest, enjoying each and every opportunity to spend time with her children and grandchildren. There will always be a void in the hearts of those who knew her. She always made everyone feel special. She truly created a meaningful relationship with each and every person she met. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Verne Ray (Donna), Dennis (Chanita), Beverly (Chet Hixson) Wicklund, Connie (Mickey) Enfield, Ernie (Evelyn Brown); sister Pearl Ritchey; 22 grandchildren; 48 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Mildred is preceded in death by her parents; husband Raymond; sister Thelma Andrews; grandson Mickey Joe Enfield. Private family services will be held.
