Dorla K. Ray

March 17, 1955 - August 8, 2019

Dorla K. Ray, age 64, of Fremont
Died Thursday, August 08, 2019 at home

Dorla was born March 17, 1955 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Melvin and Ardith 'Bostelman' Warneke. She was raised in Pierce, moved to Norfolk for a short time, before moving to Fremont. Dorla graduated from Fremont High School in 1973. She married Mike Ray on March 30, 1974 in Fremont. After her marriage Dorla worked for Valmont, then when her children were young she stayed home and did in home daycare. After her children were older she went back to Valmont and worked her way up to Director of Benefits. She retired for health reasons in October of 2016.

Dorla was a very active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont. She loved to golf, scrapbooking and traveling to Hawaii.

Survivors:
Husband Mike of Fremont
Son Jeff (Carrie) Ray of Lincoln
Daughter Erin (Mark) Boyer of Lincoln
4 grandchildren Dayton, Alex, Kira, and Ellie
Mother Ardith Warneke of Norfolk
Sisters Deb (John) Matasovsky of Truman, MN.
Diane (Kern) Newton of Jackson, NE.
Brother Dean (Theresa) Warneke of Omaha
Brothers-in-law Gene (Debbie) Ray of Hastings
Don Ray of Kearney

Dorla was preceded in death by her father Melvin.

The memorial service will be 2pm, Tuesday, August 13, at Trinity Lutheran Church, the Rev. Dan Heuer will officiate. The family will receive friends at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel Monday, 5pm to 7pm. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church and School, or Lutheran Family Services.

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com

Obituary Provided By:
Freeman Funeral Home
1249 E. 23rd St.
Fremont, NE  68025
www.ludvigsenmortuary.com