Dorajean Denke

Dorajean Denke, passed away on September 6, 2021 at the age of 78 at Evergreen Health Services in Shawano under the care of ThedaCare At Home. Dorajean was born on April 6, 1943 in Belle Fourche, SD to the late Robert and Mildred (Cutter) Pritzkau. She graduated from Rapid City High School in 1962 and went on to attend Black Hills State College in Spear Fish, SD to pursue her teaching career. Dorajean taught all 12 grades throughout the Wall, SD area. On August 18, 1965, she was united in marriage to Herman Denke at First Lutheran Church in Wall, SD. He preceded her in death on August 10, 2006. Dorajean was an avid Brewer and Packer fan. She also enjoyed reading, but most of all taking care of her children. Dorajean is survived by daughter; Tanya (Michael) Martin of Shawano, sons; Jamie Denke of Bryant and Clay (Kathi) Denke of Tomah, grandchildren; Nicole Denke and Karl Denke, and several step grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Dorajean was preceded in death by sister; Alice Voyles, brothers; Dean Pritzkau and Robert “Bud” Pritzkau, and daughter-in-law; Shari Denke. A funeral service for Dorajean will take place on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Strasser-Roller Funeral Home. Visitation will take place prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano at 1:15 PM. The family would like extend a special thank you to Evergreen Health Service for their care for Dorajean.