(Editor Clare Kennedy wrote the original version of this story.)
Lisa Kay Litke, of Rosemount, died peacefully in her home June 13. She was 51 years old.
Litke was a native of Hopkins. As a 17-year-old she met a "quirky young man" named Thomas Litke at K-Mart. Four years later, the two were married. The couple just celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary this year. Together the Litkes had five children, Aliesha, Rachael, Katie, Michael and Andrew.Litke's family describes her as a creative soul, who was known for her thoughtful, hand-made cards and quick wit. She also had a life-long passion for learning. Before she became ill, she started a PhD in Psychology.
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She is preceded in death by her father, David.
Litke is survived by her husband, Thomas; her five children; her mother, Sharon; her brothers, Corey, John, Robert; mother and father-in-law, Arvin and Jean Litke; brothers- and sisters-in-law Bob (Mary Jo), Gwen, Kay, Sue (Chuck), Tony (Janet), Pat, Carol (Dave); and many nieces and nephews.
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A memorial service for Litke will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Hosanna! Church, 9600 163rd Street West, in Lakeville. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service.
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