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
Condolences(10)
Susan Andrulis
Springfield, MO Tuesday, August 13, 2019 Dorla was a class act always. She meant a lot to me even though through the years we did not see each other. Friendships like ours are eternal. We worked closely at Valmont and shared many laughs and good times. I am so sad today. My best to Mike and family - I know you will cherish her loving memories. (Sue Villebro)Deb Schlepp
Valley, NE Tuesday, August 13, 2019 A beautiful light has been extinguished here on earth and is now shining bright as ever in Heaven. Dorla was a beautiful person inside and out - may God wrap you in his loving arms during this difficult time and know she is in his care and dancing with the other angels.Gold Bless
Deb / Valmont Industries
Chad Seitz
Fremont, NE Monday, August 12, 2019 So sorry to hear about the loss of Dorla. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ray family in this difficult time.Seitz Family: Chad, Randi, Katilynn, Kameryn and Emersyn.
Patrick and Marisol Angel
Omaha, NE Monday, August 12, 2019 Dorla is one on the most impressive people I have ever met. Dorla's ability to remain calm, civilized, respectful, caring and positive in any situation and circumstance, while doing so with the overriding mission of showing God's LOVE to all through patience and compassion is a life example for me to live by everyday. The thing about Dorla is she seemed to do it all with such ease, such grace and such a way that served as a bright-light shining example of how we should all behave and live everyday. I thought Dorla was doing much better and am very saddened and shocked by the news. I am certain Dorla's help is needed in Heaven and God is calling on her for some assistance and I mean that! God Bless Dorla and I thank you Dorla for what you added to my life each and EVERY occasion I ever had the honor to interact with her. You know we always seemed to laugh a lot together even when we disagreed. Although you are now with God Dorla the impact you have made on so many others (and ME) still on earth will certainly make this earth a better place as they (I will try) will also pass on your white light.Warmest regards and deepest sympathy,
The Angels
Amy (Brooks) Kohtz
Omaha, NE Sunday, August 11, 2019 I'm sorry to hear about your loss. God Bless.Ann Ashford
Omaha, NE Friday, August 9, 2019 There are times in your life when your heart stops for a moment and one of those times is when you hear that a person who was so integral to your existence on a daily basis has passed. My heart stopped today upon hearing of Dorla Ray's passing. We were co-workers and she was so much more than that. She was a person who impacted me in a very real and meaningful way. She was beautiful, inside and out. She was thoughtful, kind, and intentional. She taught me life lessons. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and contributor to easing the lives of others. And I did not tell her how impactful she was. I did not tell her I loved her. In her honor and memory, tell those who are meaningful to you what they mean. Tell them you love them. - This was my Facebook post tonight. My heart goes out to you all. I hope your grief is eased by her legacy of love and the memories she left.Georgia Eckert
, NE Friday, August 9, 2019 I am so sorry to hear that your wife, mom, sister and daughter has passed away. She was such a wonderful, caring person! From first meeting her when she babysat my children, to working together at Valmont, then being in Bible Study Fellowship together. I am glad I got to know her in so many ways. She will be greatly missed. May God bless you during this difficult time with peace of heart and mind, and many wonderful memories.Chris Leech
Omaha, NE Friday, August 9, 2019 Wonderful memories of this extraordinary woman will be held dear by all of us.Gregg Kupfer
omaha, NE Friday, August 9, 2019 Mike: Stay strong. Great memories from our Natural Gas baseball days. Hope Gene and Don are doing well. Sometimes life doesn't make sense. I'm sure my brother Pud welcomed her into heaven. Respectfully-Gregg Kupfercindy hinkel
fremont, NE Thursday, August 8, 2019 so broken hearted to see this. I am sorry I did not know she was ill, but have very fond memories of her as a wonderful neighbor when our kids were all young. such a lovely, caring and kind person and I am sure you will miss her so much, God Bless you with peace and comfort at this time and always.. in friendship, the Hinkel family (from Maxwell st)