Marilou Minke Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Marilou Minke of Appleton, Wisconsin, whose life came to an end on February 21, 2026 at the age of 86, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Baron Paul Adolf and Cecile Alexandria (Kleist); her husband John; and her grandson Jacob "Kobi" Bernhardt. She is survived by: her children, Margaret Jones (Stacey), Randall Minke (Nanet), Kristi Cantrell and Rachel Bernhardt (Thomas); and her grandchildren, Logan Minke, Randy Jr., Jeneka Cowell, Alexander Essex, Drusillah Bernhardt, Morgan Bernhardt, Paul Minke and Christabelle Minke. She is also survived by numerous great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers or cards, Mari's final wish was for those to make a donation in her memory to the American Cancer Society.