Mary Therese (Diehl) Dalke was born November 3, 1929 in Mt. Angel, Oregon to Albert & Irene (Hauth) Diehl. She married Richard Dalke on February 15, 1953 in Mt. Angel, Oregon. Mary was a member of the Catholic church and served her Lord. She passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026 surrounded by family.

 Mary & Richard enjoyed their time in Yuma, AZ and Palm Springs, CA as snowbirds. They liked traveling with friends and family. She was active with the Eagles and Elks and also enjoyed being part of Bridge and Pinochle groups.

 Mary is survived by her husband Richard of Albany; children Rick Dalke of Albany, Steve (Stacy) Dalke of Tangent, Lisa (Ray) Chesley of Salem, Keith Dalke of Philomath and Kevin (Linda) Dalke of Green Bay, WI. Four grandchildren Jake Ameden of Washington, Megan (Bryan) Krawczyk of Corvallis, Kyle Dalke of Albany and Sophia Chesley of Newberg. Two Great grandchildren Adley and Beckett Krawczyk.

She is proceeded in death by her parents; daughter Sharon Brock, sisters Donna Wacek, Marlene Fronk; brothers Virgil Diehl, Ed Diehl and Joe Diehl. 

She will be missed.