Gethke, Ron (Age 81, Mitchell)

Ron GETHKE, 81, of Mitchell peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2020. Beloved husband of Carole Gethke. Dear father of Mike Gethke and Sue, and Rose Hill and Paul. Loving grandfather of Emily, Ross and Dan Gethke, Maddie and Joe Hill. Dear brother of Joan McEwen and Roy. Dear brother-in-law of Shirley Rose. Also, surviving are his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a grandson Ryan Hill (2001), parents Urlin and Vera Gethke, and brothers-in-law Leonard Rose, and Don Rose and Adell. 
Ron loved his family and was a lifelong resident and farmer of Logan Township. In his early years, he drove milk truck for Stacey Bros. and was an auctioneer. Throughout his life, he had a passion for draft horses. His quick wit, unique personality and outstanding memory allowed him never to meet a stranger.
Friends will be received at Lockhart Funeral Home, 109 Montreal Street, Mitchell on Friday, January 10, 2020, from 2 until 4 and 6 to 8 PM. The funeral service will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 6671A Line 44, Brodhagen on Saturday at 11 AM with Reverend Laura Sauder officiating. A reception will follow at the Brodhagen Community Centre. Spring interment in St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Mitchell Agricultural Society, Draft Horse Show, or St. Peter’s Lutheran Church would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Lockhart Funeral Home, Mitchell. 

Categorised in: Obituaries

This post was written by inmemoriam