Doepke, Katherine Louise Guldberg Age 102 of Minneapolis Died peacefully at her apartment in Minneapolis on April 20, 2024. Born in Sutton's Bay, MI, she graduated from Fosston, MN High School, holding degrees from Bethany College (AA) and University of MN (BS/MA) in music education. Her career included teaching music in Mpls. Public Schools (20 yrs), choir director (40 yrs) and congregation president (14 yrs) at Trinity First Lutheran Church. Katherine held key leadership roles in Mu Phi Epsilon music fraternity, Thursday Musical, American Choral Directors Assoc., and American Assoc. of University Women. Recipient of F. Melius Christiansen Lifetime Achievement award and many other honors. Married to Henry Doepke for 62 years, Katherine had 4 children, 10 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Katherine moved to Kenwood Senior Living, Mpls in 2013 where she relished her independence, served as Residence Council President and entertained her friends on their grand piano. A 1:00 PM Funeral Service will be held Sat. April 27 at Gathering Place Lutheran Ministries, 3245 New Brighton Road, Arden Hills, MN. (visitation at noon). Washburn-McReavy.com Davies Chapel 612-377-2203