Maurice Gaulke's obituary , Passed away on March 1, 2025 in Ackley, Iowa

Maurice Gaulke

May 2, 1932 - March 1, 2025 (92 years old)

Ackley, Iowa

Maurice Gaulke's obituary , Passed away on March 1, 2025 in Ackley, Iowa

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Maurice Gaulke

May 2, 1932 - March 1, 2025 (92 years old)

Ackley, Iowa


Maurice Gaulke Obituary

The passing of Maurice Gaulke of Ackley, Iowa leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 1, 2025 at the age of 92. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Maurice Gaulke to show support.

As Maurice departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Maurice may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Maurice leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Orville Gaulke and Vera Gaulke (Smalldridge); his wife Marlene Eichmeier; and his brother Alan. He is survived by: his children, Kelly Gaulke (Imelda) of Weslaco, Steven Gaulke (Tari) of Ankeny and Lisa Gaulke of Prairie Village, Kansas; his stepgranddaughters, Sarah Harkin (Alex) of Spanaway and Hannah Feller (Max) of Norwalk, Iowa; his great grandchildren, Owen and Felix Feller of Norwalk, Iowa.; and his brother Richard Gaulke of Iowa Falls, Iowa..

Visitation was held on Tuesday, March 4th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. John's United Church of Christ (716 3rd Ave, Ackley, IA 50601). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Surls Funeral Homes



Tue

Mar 04

Visitation

St. John's United Church of Christ
716 3rd Ave, Ackley, IA 50601

Tue

Mar 04

Funeral service

St. John's United Church of Christ
716 3rd Ave, Ackley, IA 50601

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