Delores Jenae Eppelsheimer

Delores Jeane Eppelsheimer, age 81, of Motley passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Lakewood Care Center in Staples. Delores was born on April 25, 1942, in Ramsey County to Merle & Virginia (Nelson) Waldron. She married the love of her life Duane Eppelsheimer, on March 31, 1963, and together raised three children.

Delores was always happy and optimistic. She saw only the good in people. Even though she struggled with MS for many years, she was a strong, beautiful example of faith and never gave up. Delores loved her family, was compassionate and very giving. She had a great, infectious laugh. She enjoyed the Twins, football, the Hallmark Channel and farming with Duane, especially the haying season.

Delores will be forever missed by her children, Terri (Paul) Wickham, Scott (Rhonda), Mark (Louann); brother, Jack (Arvonna Busch) Waldron; sister, Marlene Danielson; 9 grandchildren, Brandon, Gavin (Brooke), Claire, Darian, Abbi, Garret (Rosie), Shontel, Quinton and Olivia.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Betty; and her beloved husband, Duane.

A memorial service celebrating Delores’ life will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 11AM at Casino Assembly of God Church (10387 49th Avenue in rural Pillager, MN 56473). The visitation will be one hour prior to the service.