Obituary of Theresa Stanke

Theresa (Terry) Stanke was born September 17, 1915, the 2nd of 7 children born to Emil and Lily Glewwe in Sunfish Lake, Minnesota. Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Elmer, her parents, 4 of her siblings. Survived by her children, Roger D. Stanke (Karen), Linda L. Stanke, her grandchildren, Jeff (Julie), Jim (Sherrie), her great-granddaughter Kalee Stanke, and her sisters Edith and Doris. Terry's first love was always her family. Her kind, generous nature was always evident as well as her deep rooted faith in God. She always put her family, friends and neighbors ahead of her own needs. Terry attended South St. Paul High School, followed by many years working for Former Secretary of the United States, Frank B. Kellogg. She married Elmer Stanke in 1949. They worked together building their business, Stanke's Greenhouses until retirement in 1974. Her love of Horticulture and all growing flowers, brought her to a long time commitment with Como Park Conservatory and the Maplewood Garden Club. Terry will be missed by all those whore lives she has touched through her love of God, life and her flowers. Funeral Service 11 AM on Tuesday, September 30 at ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 1401 Arcade St (Hwy 61), St. Paul, with a visitation one hour prior. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The Stanke Family requests that memorial gifts be made toward the Maplewood Garden Clubs "Butterfly Garden."