Arlene G. Gaulke, 87, formerly of Milwaukee and a resident of Oak Creek Assisted Living, Kiel went to be with her Lord on Monday evening November 2, 2015 at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center. She is the former Arlene Weckwerth, born in Germania daughter of the late Albert & Gladys (Bradly) Weckwerth.
Arlene graduated from Montello High School. She worked for more than 30 years for Milwaukee County in the Pension and Retirement Department until her retirement.
Arlene was formerly married to Darven "Bud" Rohde and later to Walter Gaulke until he preceded her in death.
Painting was a great part of Arlene's life. She shared her creations with her many friends and family. She was an active member of the Turpenstein & Decorative Painters Club.
Survivors include her daughters; Renee (Dale) Zastrow, West Allis, Gail (Gary) Hoelzel, rural Elkhart Lake, sons; Tom, Bill & Jim Gaulke, grandchildren; Gina (Gregg), Garrett (Crystal), Dustin (Carmen) & Dodd, great grandchildren; Max, Ava, Olivia, Boaz. Rebecca, Justin, Isiah, Jeremiah, Joshua, Jena, Arlene is further survived by sisters; Yvonne, Donna (Dave) and brother; Haven, along with many other relatives and friends,
She was preceded in death by a brother; Alden and a sister Velva.
Funeral Services for Arlene will be held at 12:00pm (Noon) on Saturday November 14, 2015 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home (815 6th St. Kiel) with Dave Cottrill officiating. Visitation from 10:00am until 12:00pm. Burial will follow at a later date in Auroraville.