Elmer Gertken Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Elmer Gertken of Avon, Minnesota, born in Richmond, Minnesota, who passed away on April 14, 2021 at the age of 83. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elmer Gertken to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Gertken and Rosila Gertken (Fischer); his siblings, Donald Gertken and Bernice Klaphake; and his siblings-in-law, Leander Blonigen, John Ehlingher and Dorothy Gertken.
He is survived by: his siblings, Ambrose Gertken (Kathleen), Donna Mae Poepping (Wilbert), Annette Blonigen, Rosemary Ehlinger, Avon, Larry Gertken (Peggy), Lloyd Gertken (Jenny) and Eugene Gertken (Sharon); and his siblings-in-law, Vera Lou Klaphake and Richard Klaphake. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
