DoraMae Mase

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Friday, March 6, 1931
Date of Death:
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Age:
93 years old
Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Friday, March 6, 1931
Date of Death:
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Age:
93 years old
Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
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

Condolences

The family of DoraMae Mase has received the following condolences.

Grumpy and Barb  I just saw Dora's obituary and am saddened to read of her passing. Although I haven't been back to Rochester in many years, I think of her and Mary often and all the trouble they got me into as I always listened to my elders.  I have very fond memories of our many bowling and casino trips with her and Mary, sometimes getting me home just in time to get to work or the morning I was moving out of my house.  Hugs to Grumpy

Dick, Barb, & Randy, 


My sincere sympathy to you at this difficult time. Have lots of fun memories of Dora Mae, she will be missed by everyone that knew her..

Deepest sympathies to “Grumpy”, Barb & Randy.


Such a wonderful lady to all who knew her. She will be missed by many.


Remembering the old neighborhood & the good times.


Take care, thinking of all.


Nancy

My deepest sympathy to you Richard, Barb & Randy. I have so many very happy memories of my time spent with Dora over the last 60+ years. I know that you will cherish your memories as well.  She was quite the lady.