
Constance “Connie” Wolke, age 82, formerly of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024. Connie graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1960. She attended the University of Minnesota Pharmacy School and spent over 40 years as a pharmacist. Connie married Dick Wolke and the two enjoyed traveling to custom car shows, racing events, NASCAR and spending time with grandkids. Connie had a love for yellow tulips and daffodils, playing cards, Cozy Mystery Books, golf, puzzles and diet cream soda. She was always there to watch and cheer on her grandsons with their team sports. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Connie is preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Dick” Wolke; parents, Reinhold and Evelyn Uphoff, and sister, Betty Edwards.
She is survived by her children, Sherri (Alan) Hernandez and Dave (Jeanette) Uden; grandchildren, Andrew (Brady), Jake (Doua), Johnny (Jenna), Michael, Daniel (Hannah), Ricky, Kyle, Ryan and Jordan; great grandchildren, Benjamin, Savannah, Aurora, Matthew, Easton and Sutton; nephews, Kevin (Sylvia) and Greg (Dawn); niece, Laura (Bill); and her friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, June 6th at 11AM with visitation one hour prior at Kozlak Radulovich Funeral Chapel in Blaine. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
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Lynne Samuelson (Johnsen)
I was really shocked and surprised to hear of Connie's passing. She kept me informed of what was happening on the Roosevelt scene. Sincere condolences to her family. She was a very special lady with many talents. I will miss her on FB.