

Theresia was born on November 15th, 1936 to Karl Raaf and Elisabeth Raaf (Betz) in Ulm Germany. In 1965 Theresia migrated to the United States after marrying Melvin James Folkes; US Army SFC.
Theresia and Melvin had 5 Children, whom she is survived by; Petra Folkes, Patrick Folkes, Carol Tiberio, and Dennis Folkes, and 8 grandchildren; Devi Dillon, Paloma Tiberio, Dayleen Folkes, Sara, Megan, and Emma McCallum, Tiffany, and Tyler Folkes, along with 5 great grandchildren; Ava, Bianca, Suri, Cedar, and Dane.
Our Mother was very independent, hardworking, and determined and always the life of the party. She made friends easily with her unique and eccentric personality and will be greatly missed by many!
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