Dennis Gierke

Dennis Gierke, 84, of Fond du ac, entered Heaven on Saturday, November 25, 2023. He had loved ones near and went peacefully after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke. Dennis was born on March 16, 1939, in Kiel, the son of the late Herman and Adelia (Kattreh) Gierke. He was a 1957 graduate of Kiel High Scholl. Dennis attended Lakeland College and UW River Falls. On May 1, 1993, he married Patsy Herb in Neenah, WI. Dennis was employed as a machinist for Mercury Marine for 31 years and retired in 2001.

Dennis was a poet and a collector of many things, especially baseball cards and coins. He was a bargain hunter and a member of the gun club. Most importantly he loved people and was very generous and compassionate. Dennis would never turn anyone away who needed help. He also loved all animals.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy; three daughters, Dayna Gierke, Tammy (Wade) Benedyk, and Jennifer (Anthony Spagnola) Gierke; six grandchildren, Rachael (Chad) Halbach, Laura (Mike) Thiry, April (Scott) Vertz, Christopher Stadler, Heather, Staddler, and Ahnalee Brock; twelve great-grandchildren, Lilly, Charlotte, Zoey, Jameson, Reilly, Dean, Carsten, Elizabeth, Kiara, Ashlyn, Colton, and Azaria; sister-in-law, Peg Gierke, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Maragaret and Marcella Gierke; and brother, Frederick Gierke.

The funeral services will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Chapel of the Risen Christ Mausoleum, Calvary Cemetery, 686 Fond du Lac Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI. Entombment will follow the service.

He will be greatly missed for his warmth, kindness and contagious humor.