May Gretel Bottke Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to May Gretel Bottke (Faribault, Minnesota), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. May Gretel left this world on July 4, 2025 at the age of 100, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willard DeRuyter and Nellie DeRuyter (Molenaar); her siblings, Willard, John and Ruth; and her husband William Bottke (Bill).
She is survived by: her children, Mary Osborne of Faribault, MN, Gretchen Stenehjem (Steve) of Watford City, ND and Dr. William Bottke (Veronica) of Longmont, CO.; her grandchildren, Rebecca Bernard (Benjamin), Jenna Krumenauer (Paul), Patricia Klecker (Dave), Peter Stenehjem (Stacey), Erik Stenehjem (Jessica), Kira Stenehjem Noll (Greg), Dr. Kristen Stenehjem (Grant Edland), Kristina Cruz (Frank), Laura Bottke and Julie Bottke; and her friend Irene Eiler.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial in May's name to: River Bend Nature Center in Faribault, Senior Citizens Piano Fund in Faribault, Ruth's House in Faribault, or a charity of choice.
