Lee Gatzke Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Lee Gatzke of Tulare, South Dakota, who passed away on October 16, 2024 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Lee find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mabel Irene Gatzke (Heinemann) and Alvin Earl Gatzke; and his granddaughter Diedra K. Gatzke. He is survived by: his wife Ulla Joanne Christensen of Tulare; his children, Brian Gatzke (Carla) of Brookings, SD, Julie Childers (Michael) of Sioux Falls, SD and Brenda Ling (Lawrence) of Sioux Falls, SD.; and his siblings, Don Gatzke (Anita) of Cherokee Village, AK, Allen Gatzke (Bobbie) of Hitchcock, SD and Mareldine Boomsma (John) of Wessington Springs, SD.. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Sunday, October 20th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Hyke Funeral Home (101 E 7th Ave, Redfield, SD 57469). A prayer was held on Sunday, October 20th 2024 at 4:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service was held on Monday, October 21st 2024 at 10:30 AM at the Tulare - Tulare United Church (205 Ohio St, Tulare, SD 57476). The military honors was held on Monday, October 21st 2024 at the Tulare - Graceland Cemetery.
