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“Al was a great guy with a great sense of humor
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1 of 14 | Posted by: Randy Richardt - Merrill, WI
“sorry for your loss al was a good man i really enjoyed him
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2 of 14 | Posted by: philip molepske - WI
“we are very sorry for your loss al was nice person to be around we really enjoyed him when stayed with us again sorry for your loss
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3 of 14 | Posted by: kynn,linda and marc lee - WI
“sorry for your loss al was a good man
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4 of 14 | Posted by: gerbo
“sorry for lost
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5 of 14 | Posted by: kynn lee - wi.rapids, WI
“I am sorry for your loss. I work for local 434 also. He will be missed by all.
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6 of 14 | Posted by: scott mortensen - necedah, WI
“A candle has been lit in Al’s honor. My respect for Al is very high for good reason. Aside from the fact that he was an outstanding tradesman,...Read More »
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7 of 14 | Posted by: Steven C. DeRoo - Junction City, WI
“My deepest sympathy to Allan's Family. I worked with him at Marshfield Clinic and attended his classes. Great guy to work with. Retired member of...Read More »
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8 of 14 | Posted by: Ronald Derfus - Marshfield, WI
“Gulke family our thoughts and prayers are with you all for your loss. Al was a wonderful man with the biggest heart and always willing to lend a...Read More »
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9 of 14 | Posted by: Todd - Wisconsin Rapids, WI
“I am very sorry for your unexpected loss. Alan was a great man and will be missed by all who knew him.
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10 of 14 | Posted by: Jim Smiezek - tomah
“Remembering Cousin Allen enjoying racing and the Love of Nascar. Our prayers and thoughts to Allen brothers and sisters (cousins) and Allens...Read More »
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11 of 14 | Posted by: Scott and Vickie Rubom - Beebe, AR
“We are very sorry for your loss!Alan was a very nice man to visit with!I always enjoyed Talking with him on Fb and when ever I ran into him anywhere...Read More »
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12 of 14 | Posted by: Lori Radke - Merrill, WI
“We are deeply sorry for your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with all during this difficult time.
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13 of 14 | Posted by: Allen & Linda Otten - Las Vegas, NV
“Brad, Kyle and Gulke Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do, Please Call. We will keep you all in my prayers. ...Read More »
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14 of 14 | Posted by: Keith Schmelling - Merrill, WI
Allan W. Gulke Allan W. Gulke, age 59, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Thursday, February 2, 2012. He was born August 7, 1952 in Merrill, the son of the late Walter Gulke and Marilyn (Rubom) Briest. He married the former Diane Meyer on July 23, 1983 in Merrill. She survives. Allan was a 1970 graduate of Merrill Senior High School. He then worked as an apprentice plumber and later a journeyman plumber. He had been employed at Gulke Plumbing, M&G Plumbing and the Merrill Water Utility. Allan was currently the President of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local 434. He served as an instructor for Local 434 and had attended the National Convention this past fall. Allan had been quite involved in the Boy Scouts serving as a Cub Master and also in Leadership Training. He was a member of the Merrill Ice Draggers and had helped with the Marching Jays when his children were involved. Allan enjoyed racing late model stock cars in the 1970's and 1980's. He was a big NASCAR fan. Besides his wife Diane of Merrill he is survived by his 2 sons; Brad and Kyle of Merrill, his mother, Marilyn (Paul) Briest of Waukesha, 2 sisters; Joanne Drew of Merrill and Janice (Frank Yasunaga) Gulke of Indianapolis, IN and 2 brothers; Dennis of Merrill and Brian (Sharon) of Custer. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Gulke. A memorial service will be held 7:00 PM, Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Waid Funeral Home, Merrill. Pastor Missy Holdorf will officiate. Friends may call from 4:00 PM until the time of services Thursday at the funeral home. Burial of Allan's cremated remains will take place in the Spring at St. Paul Cemetery in the town of Pine River. The family requests memorials be made to the TB Scott Library in Merrill or to the charity of your choice. The Waid Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online tributes may be made at www.waidfuneral.com .
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