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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Jay
Gatzke
September 9, 1950 – October 23, 2023
Obituary
Jay Gatzke, 73, passed away at Ascension Healthcare Spring Street Campus on Sunday, October 22, 2023.
Jay was born in Racine on September 9, 1950, to Al and Betty (Downs) Gatzke. He graduated from Racine Lutheran. Jay was employed for 37 years with the Racine County Parks and Highway Department. He married Mary Bauman. She preceded him in death on August 9, 2022. In his younger years Jay was a member of the city league softball and basketball teams and Boys of 76 drum corp. He enjoyed watching sports and John Wayne movies. Jay loved having backyard barbeques with his family and friends.
He is survived by his brothers Doug Vincent and Gary (Jodi) Gatzke and niece Jennifer (Bill) Branson. Jay is further survived by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughters Kristy Gatzke and Kelly Gatzke.
Private services for Jay will be held. In lieu of flowers memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have been suggested.
A special thank you to Shonda, GiGi and Paul for their caring and love for Jay.
Jay was born in Racine on September 9, 1950, to Al and Betty (Downs) Gatzke. He graduated from Racine Lutheran. Jay was employed for 37 years with the Racine County Parks and Highway Department. He married Mary Bauman. She preceded him in death on August 9, 2022. In his younger years Jay was a member of the city league softball and basketball teams and Boys of 76 drum corp. He enjoyed watching sports and John Wayne movies. Jay loved having backyard barbeques with his family and friends.
He is survived by his brothers Doug Vincent and Gary (Jodi) Gatzke and niece Jennifer (Bill) Branson. Jay is further survived by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughters Kristy Gatzke and Kelly Gatzke.
Private services for Jay will be held. In lieu of flowers memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have been suggested.
A special thank you to Shonda, GiGi and Paul for their caring and love for Jay.
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