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Raymond Gerke

Male 1932 - 2012  (80 years)


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  • Name Raymond Gerke 
    Born 12 Aug 1932  West DePere, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 21 Nov 2012  West DePere, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Mount Calvary Cemetery, DePere, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I197719  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 23 Nov 2012 

    Father Sheldon H Gerke,   b. 02 Apr 1890, DePere, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Dec 1972, DePere, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Mother Clara Elizabeth VandeCastle,   b. 28 Oct 1890, DePere, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Dec 1977, DePere, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Married 1912  DePere, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F55771  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Raymond Gerke, 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 in West De Pere, the city where he was born, raised, worked and lived. Raymond was born August 12, 1932 to Sheldon and Clara Gerke. He was a graduate of Nicolet High School and worked at Milprint his entire life. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Raymond was grateful to have his nephews Russ (Alisa) Gerke and Terry Gerke there to care for him these last years.

      Raymond is survived by his brothers: Bob (Carol) Gerke and Andy Gerke; sister-in-law Nancy Gerke; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, sister Grace; brothers Carl (Rosemary) Gerke, Henry (Dorothy) Gerke, and Sheldon Gerke; nephew Tony Gerke; and niece Pat Gerke.

      Friends and family may visit from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at RYAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 305 N. Tenth St, De Pere. A service will be conducted at the funeral home at 2:30 p.m. with Fr. Tim Shillcox, O. Praem. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery at a later date. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Gerke family. Memorials are appreciated to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family.

      The Gerke family wishes to send a special thank you to all the angels at Rennes Health and Rehab Center….too many to mention by name. Thank you.