Junier M. Ehlke

Junier Marvin Ehlke was called to eternal rest on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at the age of 93 years. He was born July 9, 1922 and was raised in Jackson. After his education, he worked on the family farm. He served in World War II in Germany and soon after married his sweetheart, Beata Otto, on November 17, 1946, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Town of Jackson. Together they raised 4 boys while farming. Junier also worked for many years at the Jackson Feed Mill until his retirement. Junier had many interests which included riding snowmobiles and amphicats, pheasant hunting, playing cards and woodworking. He especially looked forward to going up to the family cabin in Crivitz to fish. Junier is survived by four sons, Donald (Jewel) Ehlke, Gerald (Linda) Ehlke, Michael Ehlke and Charles Ehlke; four grandchildren, Tammy Jo (Eric) Fabitz, Jamie (Alexandra) Ehlke, LeAnn Ehlke and Shannon Ehlke, and five great-grandchildren, Emery and Easton Fabitz and Aubrey, Quinlin and Emileo Ehlke. He is also survived by two sisters, Leona Hilgendorf and Hildegard Eickstedt, and many other relatives and friends. Junier was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Anna Ehlke, his beloved wife, Beata, and brothers, Norman, Clarence, Wilmer and Alfred, and sister, Erna Gilbert. A funeral service for Junier will take place on Friday, March 18, 2016 – 2:00 P.M. at David’s Star Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kirchhayn. Visitation will take place on Friday at the church from 12:00 Noon to 1:45 PM. Interment will take place at the church cemetery immediately following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to David’s Star Evangelical Lutheran Church or the family will be appreciated.