Norine A. Roepke, 86, of Hutchinson passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at her home in Hutchinson. Memorial Service was Monday, September 22, 2025, 11 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Fernando, rural Stewart with interment in the church cemetery.
 Clergy Officiating: Pastor Aaron Albrecht; Organist: Wanda Renner; Soloist: Shyann Topel “In the Garden”; Congregational Hymns: “Beautiful Savior”, “Just as I Am”, “He Leadeth Me”; Urn Bearers: Grandchildren, Aaron Roepke, Kyle Roepke, Matt Roepke, Nicole McLain, Gabriel Roepke, Maren Roepke, Luke Roepke
 Norine Agnes Roepke was born on May 9, 1939, in Collins Township. She was the daughter of Clarence and Loretta (Kasten) Ruschmeyer. Norine was baptized as an infant at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Brownton, and later confirmed in her faith as a youth at First Lutheran Church in Glencoe. She grew up in New Auburn Township south of Glencoe. Norine received her education in Glencoe and was a graduate of Glencoe High School, class of 1957.
 On June 5, 1958, Norine was united in marriage to Lyle Roepke at First Lutheran Church in Glencoe by Reverend A.H. Fellwock. This marriage was blessed with three sons, Randy, Brian and Rick. Norine and Lyle made their home on the family farm in rural Fernando and later moved to Hutchinson. They shared 56 years of marriage until Lyle passed away on February 4, 2015.
 Norine’s life was a quiet testament to love, faith, and kindness. She poured her heart into her familywhether working side by side with Lyle on the farm or simply being present with those she loved most. Her steady hands and selfless spirit helped build the family’s farming operation, all while making sure her boys never missed the chance to play sports and be involved in school activities. She adored the family’s farm dogs and cats and, later in life, the granddogs and great-granddogs who brought her endless joy. In her later years, she found her greatest joy cheering from the bleachers at her grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s events, celebrating every milestone with pride and love.
 Faith was the foundation of everything Norine did. A devoted member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Fernando, she served on church council and numerous committees, always offering her time, care, and listening ear. She also gave to her wider community – volunteering at Harmony River Living Center, serving on the board of Greencastle, and donating an astonishing 23 gallons of blood over her lifetime. Known by everyone as one of the kindest souls they had ever met, Norine had a gentle way of making people feel seen and cared for, always putting the needs and well-being of others ahead of her own.
 She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and kindness that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew her, and we take comfort knowing that her gentle soul is now at peace with her Maker. Blessed be her memory.
 Norine is survived by her sons and their families, Randy and Deb Roepke of Nevis and their children, Aaron and Alicia Roepke (Jordanna and Auston), and Kyle and Shawna Roepke (Wesley, Calvin, and Vienna); Brian and Jody Roepke of Hutchinson and their children, Matt and Kristen Roepke (Bennett) and Nicole and Jake McLain (Shepherd); Rick and Kristin Roepke of Silver Lake and their children, Gabriel (special friend, Lexi Hansch) Roepke, Maren Roepke, Luke Roepke; siblings, Sylvia (LeRoy) Lewin, Clifford (Carolyn) Ruschmeyer, LeRoy (Linda) Ruschmeyer, Roberta Yukel;sisters-in-law, Marlene Roepke and Valeria Uecker; many other relatives, nieces, nephews, and friends.
 Norine is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Loretta Ruschmeyer; husband, Lyle Roepke; mother- and father-in-law, Ervin and Clara Roepke; brothers-in-law, Lloyd Roepke, Charles Roepke, Walter Roepke, and Dale Yukel; sister-in-law, Rita Roepke.
 Arrangements by Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guestbook available at www.hantge.com.