Marlene Esther Gamoke, 86, died peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2017, at her home in Arcadia, Wisconsin. She passed from us with the same dignity and grace with which she lived.
Marlene was born on the farm in Fountain City, Wisconsin on November 26, 1930, to Joseph and Leoba (Patzner) Wolfe. Marlene grew up on the Wolfe Family farm in Doelle Valley before moving to Arcadia and graduating from Arcadia High School in 1948. She married Robert P. Gamoke on June 10, 1952, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Arcadia, by Father Smetna.
She resided in Arcadia for her entire life. Before and during the first few years of her marriage she worked at the Dr. William English Dental Office. Robert died suddenly on June 1, 1974, when their youngest child was only one year old. After raising her family, she served as secretary for OLPH and Holy Family Parishes for many years until retirement. Marlene enjoyed traveling, having visited many states including Hawaii and Alaska. A highlight for her was a trip to Rome and the Vatican. She loved spending time at the cottage on Blue Lake near Minocqua. She enjoyed being on a bowling and golf team. During retirement, she avidly worked on crossword and jigsaw puzzles and loved watching Brewer's baseball. Marlene was a member of Holy Family Parish and its P.C.C.W.
Marlene was an avid homemaker, and gardener. She was known by her devoted family and friends for her optimism, quiet strength, generosity and concern for others. Marlene's grace in all areas of her life will always be remembered by those who knew and loved her. With great love, she taught us responsibility, humility, and how to care for each other. Her legacy of humor and love for family and friends is assurance that she will never be forgotten.
Marlene is survived by her 13 children: Robert J. of Arcadia, Betty (Pat) Farritor of Sioux Falls, SD, William (Amanda Herold) of Colby, Bonny (Steven) Mayer of Winneconne, Ann Hancock of Eau Claire, Paul (Anne Sowinski) of Plymouth, Peter of Arcadia, Ruth (Harold) Utecht of La Crosse, Edward (Kathy Abts) of Plymouth, Susan Marsolek of Whitehall, Thomas (Rochelle Ooten) of Holmen, Mark (Michelle Hauser) of Onalaska and Terry of Arcadia.
She is also survived by her grandchildren: Michelle (Dennis) Harris, Emily (Doo) Seo of Madison, Ben Gamoke of Philadelphia, Katherine (MarcCharles) Zautke of Rapid City, SD, Amanda (Peter) Sandager of Sioux Falls, SD, Mathieu Mayer of Madison, Chelsea Mayer of Winneconne, Allison Gamoke of Bloomington, MN, Marcus Gamoke of Stevens Point, Sarah Gamoke of Plymouth, McKayla Marsolek of Whitehall, Kyle and Jessica Gamoke of Holmen, Emma, Olivia and Evan Gamoke of Onalaska; and one great grandchild: Aiden Harris of Eau Claire; two brothers: Marvin (Phyllis) Wolfe of Madison and Lloyd Wolfe of Nekoosa.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Robert P.; one grandson: Harold "Paulie" Utecht; siblings: Tony, Clarence, Norbert, Linus, Gerald "Chalkie" Wolfe, Dorothy Ruben; and son-in-law: Kenneth Marsolek.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017, at 11:00 AM at Holy Family Parish in Arcadia with Father Sebastian Kolodziejczyk officiating. Friends may call on Thursday from 4:00 PM to 8:00PM at the Wozney-Killian Funeral Home where there will be a 7:00 PM rosary. They may also call on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of services at the church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in rural Arcadia. Online condolences may be sent to www.wozneykillianfh.com.
The family would like to thank and acknowledge: Sherry Reck-Haines, Mary Ryan, Father Sebastian, her hospice caregivers and Kathy Andre who gave her compassionate and dignified care and comfort.
1378 East Wilson Avenue
Arcadia, WI 54612
1378 East Wilson Avenue
Arcadia, WI 54612
223 Maple Street
Arcadia, WI 54612
223 Maple Street
Arcadia, WI 54612
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Marlene was born on the farm in Fountain City, Wisconsin on November 26, 1930, to Joseph and Leoba (Patzner) Wolfe. Marlene grew up on the Wolfe Family farm in Doelle Valley before moving to Arcadia and graduating from Arcadia High School in 1948. She married Robert P. Gamoke on June 10, 1952, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Arcadia, by Father Smetna.
She resided in Arcadia for her entire life. Before and during the first few years of her marriage she worked at the Dr. William English Dental Office. Robert died suddenly on June 1, 1974, when their youngest child was only one year old. After raising her family, she served as secretary for OLPH and Holy Family Parishes for many years until retirement. Marlene enjoyed traveling, having visited many states including Hawaii and Alaska. A highlight for her was a trip to Rome and the Vatican. She loved spending time at the cottage on Blue Lake near Minocqua. She enjoyed being on a bowling and golf team. During retirement, she avidly worked on crossword and jigsaw puzzles and loved watching Brewer's baseball. Marlene was a member of Holy Family Parish and its P.C.C.W.
Marlene was an avid homemaker, and gardener. She was known by her devoted family and friends for her optimism, quiet strength, generosity and concern for others. Marlene's grace in all areas of her life will always be remembered by those who knew and loved her. With great love, she taught us responsibility, humility, and how to care for each other. Her legacy of humor and love for family and friends is assurance that she will never be forgotten.
Marlene is survived by her 13 children: Robert J. of Arcadia, Betty (Pat) Farritor of Sioux Falls, SD, William (Amanda Herold) of Colby, Bonny (Steven) Mayer of Winneconne, Ann Hancock of Eau Claire, Paul (Anne Sowinski) of Plymouth, Peter of Arcadia, Ruth (Harold) Utecht of La Crosse, Edward (Kathy Abts) of Plymouth, Susan Marsolek of Whitehall, Thomas (Rochelle Ooten) of Holmen, Mark (Michelle Hauser) of Onalaska and Terry of Arcadia.
She is also survived by her grandchildren: Michelle (Dennis) Harris, Emily (Doo) Seo of Madison, Ben Gamoke of Philadelphia, Katherine (MarcCharles) Zautke of Rapid City, SD, Amanda (Peter) Sandager of Sioux Falls, SD, Mathieu Mayer of Madison, Chelsea Mayer of Winneconne, Allison Gamoke of Bloomington, MN, Marcus Gamoke of Stevens Point, Sarah Gamoke of Plymouth, McKayla Marsolek of Whitehall, Kyle and Jessica Gamoke of Holmen, Emma, Olivia and Evan Gamoke of Onalaska; and one great grandchild: Aiden Harris of Eau Claire; two brothers: Marvin (Phyllis) Wolfe of Madison and Lloyd Wolfe of Nekoosa.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Robert P.; one grandson: Harold "Paulie" Utecht; siblings: Tony, Clarence, Norbert, Linus, Gerald "Chalkie" Wolfe, Dorothy Ruben; and son-in-law: Kenneth Marsolek.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017, at 11:00 AM at Holy Family Parish in Arcadia with Father Sebastian Kolodziejczyk officiating. Friends may call on Thursday from 4:00 PM to 8:00PM at the Wozney-Killian Funeral Home where there will be a 7:00 PM rosary. They may also call on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of services at the church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in rural Arcadia. Online condolences may be sent to www.wozneykillianfh.com.
The family would like to thank and acknowledge: Sherry Reck-Haines, Mary Ryan, Father Sebastian, her hospice caregivers and Kathy Andre who gave her compassionate and dignified care and comfort.
Visitation
JUN 22. 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT)
Wozney-Killian Funeral Home1378 East Wilson Avenue
Arcadia, WI 54612
Rosary
JUN 22. 7:00 PM (CDT)
Wozney-Killian Funeral Home1378 East Wilson Avenue
Arcadia, WI 54612
Visitation
JUN 23. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)
Holy Family Parish223 Maple Street
Arcadia, WI 54612
Mass of Christian Burial
JUN 23. 11:00 AM (CDT)
Holy Family Parish223 Maple Street
Arcadia, WI 54612
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