Eileen Gumke

Eileen Gumke

December 28, 1928 - September 01, 2007

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Eileen Gumke, 78, Gackle, ND died Saturday September 1, 2007 at the Med Center One Hospital in Bismarck, ND.

Eileen Ritola was born December 28, 1928 at Edgeley, ND, the daughter of August Ritola and Lillian (Anderson) Ritola. They moved to Gackle where she attended the local rural school and later received her G.E.D. She attended the Edmonds Community College.

She and Ray Gumke were married May 21, 1954 at Gackle, ND. They made their home on a farm 10 miles SE of Gackle until 1966 when they moved to Edmonds, WA. In 1977 they returned to Gackle where she worked at Ann's Café and was also librarian at the Gackle Library. Following the death of her husband November 18, 2002 she continued to reside in Gackle. In 2003 she entered MedCenter One Golden Manor in Steele, ND. She will be greatly missed by her friends at the Manor.

She was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Gackle, and also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary where she served as president.

She is survived by her children, Marlys (Jerry) Kinzler-Spence, Entiat, WA, Rodney (Janice) Gumke, Las Vegas, NV, Ronald (Cindi) Gumke, Milleville, CA, Corinne Haugen, Moses Lake, WA, Clinton (Cheryl) Gumke, Fargo, ND, Kevin (Kathy) Gumke, Quincy, WA, Vickie Larson, Long Beach,MS, Dale (Holly) Gumke, York, PA, Sandra (Dave) Feland, Steele, ND, 17 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 1 sister, Marion (Delmar) Montgomery, LaMoure, ND, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 1 son, Clyde, brothers, and 2 sisters.

The memorial service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday September 5, 2007 in the MedCenter One Golden Manor in Steele, ND.

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Elizabeth Lund
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I will always remember helping grandma make strudels, I will miss her a lot as I know all of our family will.
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Vickie Larson
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God came one night and reached for your hand, smiling he led you to that familiar land. You are home at last comforted by every angel in heaven above. It is hard for those who are left behind, who will wait to hear your voice and see you smile. But you are home, where you feel no more pain and have found comfort and everlasting love in Gods hands. Im sitting here today in a downpour and thinking about the song God Only Cries For the Living as we are the ones who are left behind. I will miss our talks Mom, especially about the old times and whenever I brought up something you would say, "I don't remember that", and you would giggle, and I would laugh suspecting you really did remember. I love you Mom, I will take comfort in knowing we will all be reunited one day. Love Vickie
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Joseph R. Lund
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She will be carried in our hearts for all the good times we shared,and all the things she taught us.
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Eldean Flath
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My thoughts and prayers are with you & your families as you endure this burden in your heart. Always remember in your heart the good times and that she no longer has any illnesses ailing her. She will look down upon those left behind as she is reunited with her husband, son & other family. She will continue to watch over all of you as you continue on with life on earth till you meet again in eternal life.
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Tim, Bonnie, McKinzie & Haley Chapman
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Grandma, You will be missed by many. I will always remember the times we spent together, and talked on the phone. Every time I make strudels I will think of you. You were a special lady. I will miss you lots. Your grand daughter. Bonnie Kinzler Chapman
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tracy Miller
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I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She will be remember by many in the Gackle area. She is up in heaven watching and smiling at us.

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