Funeral service for Willis A. “Willie” Mundorf, 90, of Norfolk, was held Thursday, December 23, 2021 at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Deacon Ted Coler officiated. Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 28, at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Valentine with a luncheon to follow at St. Nicholas Parish Hall. She passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at the Heritage of Bel Air Nursing Home in Norfolk. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Willie was born on July 12, 1931 to William J. and Ann (Barnes) Stetter in Valentine. She graduated high school from St. Mary’s Academy in O’Neill in 1949. Willie married Eldon Mundorf on May 24, 1951 in Valentine. To this union five children were born. In 1958 she and Eldon moved from Valentine to Norfolk and she was blessed to be able to stay home and raise her family.
Willie truly loved cooking, baking, and caring for her family. Her many friends were always welcomed into her home and never left without first something to eat or drink. She also enjoyed collecting antiques, quilting and doing counted cross stitch. She had the great pleasure of traveling extensively with Eldon throughout their 70 years of marriage.
She is survived by her husband Eldon of Norfolk, her children, Terri Hughes of Norfolk, Bill Mundorf of Hot Springs, SD, John (Lynn) Mundorf of Mullen, Randy (Kathryn) Mundorf of Spearfish, SD, and Sheila (Mark) Dreismeier of Norfolk, 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren, sister Carolyn “Jimmie” Gates of Gordon, brother William R. (Delia) Stetter of Valentine, brothers-in-law Jerry (Millie) Mundorf, Richard Watts, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law Max Gates, and grandson-in-law Kent Tegeler.
Soloist for the service was Kathy Olson and pianist was Steve Reinke. Pallbearers were Luke Hughes, Abraham Hughes, Miles Mundorf, Joe Mundorf, Jake Mundorf, and Ian Hansen.
Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.