Services celebrating the life of Elmer Gertken, age 83 of Avon, was held Monday, April 19 at the St. Benedict’s parish cemetery in Avon. Elmer died Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Elmer was born June 3, 1937 in Richmond to Henry and Rosila (Fischer) Gertken. He grew up and lived his entire life in Avon where he was the owner of Apollo 13, a bar and restaurant. He is a member of the St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon.
Elmer is survived by his brothers and sisters, Ambrose (Kathleen) Gertken, St. Joseph; Donna Mae (Wilbert) Poepping, Avon; Annette Blonigen, St. Martin; Rosemary Ehlinger, Avon; Larry (Peggy) Gertken, Swanville; Lloyd (Jenny) Gertken, Pine River; Eugene (Sharon) Gertken, Albany, sister-in-law, Vera Lou Klaphake, and brother-in-law, Richard Klaphake. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Donald Gertken and his sister, Bernice Klaphake, brothers-in-law, Leander Blonigen and John Ehlingher, and sister-in-law, Dorothy Gertken.
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