1944
Kenneth
2024
Kenneth Gauerke
January 7, 1944 — September 26, 2024
Kenneth Elroy Gauerke
Ken was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 2:07 am on September 26, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Mary’s Campus.
Ken is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Mary (Birmingham) Gauerke of Eau Claire, Wisconsin and their three children Jeff (Mindy) Gauerke of St. Peters, Missouri, Carrie (Gauerke) Kralovetz of New Richmond, Wisconsin, and Jonathan (Maegan) Gauerke of Peoria, Illinois. Grandchildren Seth, Sarah, and Jadon Gauerke, Ian and Logan Kralovetz, and Caelyn, Isaac, and Micah Gauerke. Brother Eugene (Donna) Gauerke of Rockford, Illinois. Nieces Jayne (Mike) Carter, Jill (Raul) Rodila, Vicki Pokrant and nephews Brian (Stephanie) Gauerke and Mark (Jon) Pokrant.
Ken was preceded in death by his sister Joyce Pokrant, granddaughter Rachel Kralovetz, and parents Melvin and Eleanora (Jensen) Gauerke.
Ken was a career pastor serving six full-time and four interim churches in the Midwest. Ken loved his wife, three children, and nine grandchildren, and extended family very dearly. Ken was dedicated to his local community of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ and enjoyed playing the acoustic guitar while singing and ministering to all age groups.
Ken will be remembered for his integrity, character, and sense of humor along with his love for food, desserts, grilling, and card games.
A visitation to honor Pastor Ken's life will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 3036 Epiphany Ln, Eau Claire on Saturday, October 26, 2024, starting at 3:00pm, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 4:00pm. A meal will be served immediately after the service.
To honor Pastor Ken's memory and continue his legacy of giving, donations may be made to the family or to his cherished charities: Our Daily Bread ( https://odb.org/ ) and Hope Gospel Mission ( https://www.hopegospelmission.org/ ).
Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.cremationsociety-wi.com .
Ken was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 2:07 am on September 26, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Mary’s Campus.
Ken is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Mary (Birmingham) Gauerke of Eau Claire, Wisconsin and their three children Jeff (Mindy) Gauerke of St. Peters, Missouri, Carrie (Gauerke) Kralovetz of New Richmond, Wisconsin, and Jonathan (Maegan) Gauerke of Peoria, Illinois. Grandchildren Seth, Sarah, and Jadon Gauerke, Ian and Logan Kralovetz, and Caelyn, Isaac, and Micah Gauerke. Brother Eugene (Donna) Gauerke of Rockford, Illinois. Nieces Jayne (Mike) Carter, Jill (Raul) Rodila, Vicki Pokrant and nephews Brian (Stephanie) Gauerke and Mark (Jon) Pokrant.
Ken was preceded in death by his sister Joyce Pokrant, granddaughter Rachel Kralovetz, and parents Melvin and Eleanora (Jensen) Gauerke.
Ken was a career pastor serving six full-time and four interim churches in the Midwest. Ken loved his wife, three children, and nine grandchildren, and extended family very dearly. Ken was dedicated to his local community of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ and enjoyed playing the acoustic guitar while singing and ministering to all age groups.
Ken will be remembered for his integrity, character, and sense of humor along with his love for food, desserts, grilling, and card games.
A visitation to honor Pastor Ken's life will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 3036 Epiphany Ln, Eau Claire on Saturday, October 26, 2024, starting at 3:00pm, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 4:00pm. A meal will be served immediately after the service.
To honor Pastor Ken's memory and continue his legacy of giving, donations may be made to the family or to his cherished charities: Our Daily Bread ( https://odb.org/ ) and Hope Gospel Mission ( https://www.hopegospelmission.org/ ).
Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.cremationsociety-wi.com .
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Kenneth Gauerke, please visit our flower store.
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