After a life of love and quiet grace, Brenda Luikens Dobbe, 67, has passed.
What you read below is one part of a life lived with quiet purpose.
The story begins in 1953, with the arrival of a life that would be cherished by many.
Brenda spent her working life as ['several jobs'] — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
The lessons of a parent travel forward, often without their name attached.
Brenda Luikens Dobbe, 67 of Parker died Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion, SD. Visitation will be from 5-6:30pm with a Prayer Service at 6:30pm Thursday evening at Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home, Parker. Due to Covid 19, your asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing at the opportunity to celebrate Brenda's life. Brenda Ann Luikens was born on October 13, 1953 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD to Jacob and Esther (Bartsch) Luikens. She grew up at Menno, SD where she graduated as the class valedictorian from Menno High School in 1971. She was united in marriage to Floyd Pesicka and to this union two children were born, Jim and Angela. She lived most of her adult life in Parker where she had worked at several jobs, including at the Minnehaha Country Club. She was an avid reader, loved animals and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and watching them play ball when she could. For the past number of years she has lived at Turner Village. Grateful for having shared her life are her 2 children, Jim (Kristy) Pesicka and Angela Pesicka, all of Parker; 5 grandchildren, Jaron, Kaden, Melissa, Alycia, and Brenden; and 2 sister in laws, Mary Ellen Luikens, Scotland, SD and Susan Beld, Cheyenne, WY. She was preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers, Roger, Dean, and Lewis.
