Dorothy Welker Zurek
March 11, 1934 - October 24, 2016
Dorothy Welker Zurek of Apex died at her home on Monday, October 24, 2016. She was born in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY on March 11, 1934 to August John Welker and Mary Wojciechowski Welker. Recently Dorothy said she was very blessed and had lived a wonderful life of 82 years with no regrets. She had two successful careers, first as a primary school educator with Sisters of St Joseph, Brentwood, NY, followed by 16 years in marketing for Edward Weck & Company, RTP, NC. She also had a loving marriage to Anthony "Tony" Zurek for 16 years until his death in 1999. Mrs. Zurek is survived by two step-daughters: Brenda Sleigh (Dale) of Newland, NC and Deborah Zurek of Durham; two step-granddaughters: Kate Pleasants of Charleston, SC and Elizabeth Pleasants of Oakland, CA; and a wide circle of friends. A Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 am Thursday, October 27, 2016 at St Andrew The Apostle Catholic Church, 3008 Old Raleigh Rd, Apex, NC 27502. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice supporting the welfare of children, animals, or the elderly in Dorothy's memory.
Dorothy Welker Zurek of Apex died at her home on Monday, October 24, 2016. She was born in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY on March 11, 1934 to August John Welker and Mary Wojciechowski Welker. Recently Dorothy said she was very blessed and had lived... View Obituary & Service Information