Date of Birth:
Friday, March 6, 1931
Date of Death:
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Age:
93 years old

DoraMae Mase

DoraMae Mase, 93 of Dodge Center, MN passed away on May 21, 2024 at Fairview Care Center.

DoraMae Ovalson was born on March 6, 1931 in Goodhue Co. to Gerald and Hannahlin (Dokken) Ovalson.

She grew up in Faribault, MN and graduated from Faribault High School in 1949. She later graduated from MN School of Business, Minneapolis, MN in 1950. DoraMae worked for Lehman Gardens and Landkamer Furniture in Faribault. On July 7, 1951 she married Richard “Grumpy” Mase in Faribault. In 1953, they moved to Rochester, MN. She worked for Waters Conley and Waters Corp. along with the State of MN in Drivers Examinations. In 1961, she worked as Administrative Secretary for Rochester Block. She also worked for Riverside Sand and Gravel, Fraser Construction, and other businesses owned by Carlton and Lowel Penz. She retired in 1988. She was Secretary/Treasurer for Tri County Pheasants Forever.  In 2001, her and her husband Dick were honored by the State of MN DNR for their contributions to the environment and wildlife. She was also involved for many years with Girl Scouts as Leader/Advisor, etc. DoraMae enjoyed bowling and was inducted into the MN Bowling Hall of Fame and into the Rochester Bowling Hall of Fame in 2005. She was proud to have been elected Vice President of the Rochester Bowling Association. She enjoyed bingo, attending sporting events, cards and puzzles, and casinos.

She is survived by her husband Richard “Grumpy” of West Concord, MN, and her daughter Barb L. (Randy) Weatherly of Rochester.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Services are planned for a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Food For Friends program at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Rochester.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com