Muriel Duerksen was born on November 30, 1938, in Windom, Minnesota to the late Kenneth and Arleen Wessendorf. Muriel received her education in the Windom public schools.
On September 8, 1957, Muriel was united in marriage to Merle Duerksen at First United Methodist Church in Windom. They were blessed with two sons; Douglas and Brian Duerksen. Muriel, her husband and children later moved to San Bruno, California.
Muriel worked at Sears and Roebuck for over 30 years while in California. Muriel will be remembered for her deep love of her husband Merle and her family. Muriel enjoyed camping, the outdoors, and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.
Muriel had health issues this past year and suffered cardiac arrest and passed away from complications on May 9, 2013 in the hospital in Burlingame, Ca.
Muriel is survived by her two sons; Douglas (wife Emily) and Brian Duerksen; grandchildren Daniella, Justin, Clinton, and Matthew Duerksen (wife Jennifer) and two great grandchildren, Evan (born June 23, 2013) and Ella Duerksen; her brother Craig Wessendorf.
Muriel was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Arleen Wessendorf, stepfather Ole Holland,...[more]