Curt N. Gatke, 64, Warsaw, passed away at 10:50 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.

On June 9, 1951, he was born in Warsaw, to Donald E. and Lucile (Andrus) Gatke. He was a lifetime resident of Warsaw where he was a client of Cardinal Service, Warsaw. Curt was a sweet and kind person who was very gentle and loving. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed little children. Curt enjoyed bowling, playing puzzles, eating and he enjoyed listening to all types of music. His father was a member of the board of directors at Cardinal Services until the time of his death.

Curt is survived by his two brothers: Edward A. (Betty) Gatke, Fort Wayne; Tom (Connie) Gatke, Westport; sister-in-law: Linda Gatke; his brothers at home: Nate Wilkinson; Mark Warren, Warsaw. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: Peter Gatke; Skip Gatke; and Dennis Gatke.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2016, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw with Chaplain Bob Jarboe of Kosciusko Homecare and Hospice officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw at a later date.

Memorial contributions in Curt’s name may be made to Cardinal Service, Warsaw.

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