Erin Ann O’Rourke, 43
Wells – Erin Ann O’Rourke, age 43, of Wells, died Tuesday July 18, 2023.
A memorial service will be held on Aug. 26, 2023 at Wells Assembly of God Church, 190 S. Broadway, Wells. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. with a service at 2 p.m.
Erin was born Aug. 6, 1979, to James and Dianna (Bratsch) O’Rourke in Blue Earth. She graduated from United South Central High School in 1997.
On Feb.14, 2009 Erin became a mother to the light of her life, Raygen Njoes in Albert Lea.
Erin is survived by her mother, Dianna (Annie) O’Rourke, of Wells; daughter, Raygen; siblings, Tim O’Rourke, of Blue Earth; Todd O’Rourke, of Easton, Trent O’Rourke (Jo Ellen Krengel), of Easton; nephews, Dylan (Lau) O’Rourke, of Charlotte, North Carolina; Tanner (Morgan) O’Rourke, of Hixson, Tennessee; Mason O’Rourke, of Minneapolis; nieces, Sophie O’Rourke, of Minneapolis; and Jovie; great-nephew, Declan; great-niece, Ione; and extended family.
Erin was preceded in death by her father, James O’Rourke, of Easton; grandparents, Hazel and Bonnie O’Rourke, of Easton and Eva and Denver Bratsch, of Albert Lea.
Erin loved spending time with Raygen and the rest of her family. Erin loved shopping for antiques, going to concerts and car shows with her older brothers, playing cards and board games. Erin loved the time she spent working with high school students when she was employed as a paraprofessional.
Known for her sense of humor and smart wit, Erin entertained her family with stories and accounts of small-town living. Erin was encouraged to be a contestant on Wheel of Fortune because she was just that smart. Erin leaves behind cherished memories and she will be deeply missed.
In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made to the education fund for Raygen Njoes at Peoples State Bank in Wells, MN.