Del Ihrke Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Del Ihrke of Twin Valley, Minnesota, who passed away at the age of 96, on September 7, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Del Ihrke to show support.
He was predeceased by: his siblings, Beryl, George, Ellsworth, Melvin, Robert, Vernon, Arley, Leola, Elaine and Joy.
He is survived by: his friend Delmer Ihrke; his wife Mary Jane; his children, Lynn Offerdahl (Larry), Lee Ihrke (Donna), Kevin Ihrke, Jean Lundquist (Dave), Ray Ihrke, Alan Ihrke (Jayne), Curt Ihrke (Mary Beth) and Pat Ihrke (Jackie); and his siblings, Shirley Loppnow (Bill), Lorry Hohmann (Irvin), Gene Ihrke (Fern) and Gus Ihrke (Marilyn). He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren.
He then went on to start working for the neighbors, beginning to build the foundation for the strong work ethic that would serve him well for his entire life.