Gary L. Oelkers

Gary Oelkers, 70, of White Bear Township, MN died on June 16, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born April 27, 1938 in Wabasha, MN. Gary is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jean (Rau) Oelkers, son Jeffrey (Denise) Oelkers, Rockford; daughter Kimberly (David) Bakkestuen, Forest Lake, MN; and daughter Shannon (Ted) Bents, Osceola, WI. Grandchildren David, Jonathan, Rachel and Jacob Oelkers; Claire, Paige, Jordan and Lilah Bakkestuen; Jason, Brooke and Jenna Bents. Sister Kari Goodman, Minnetonka, MN and brother Harold (Clarice) Oelkers, Pine Island, MN. He was predeceased by his parents Ore and Johanna Oelkers, granddaughter Anna Bakkestuen and nephew Russell Goodman. Memorials can be made to a charity of the donors choice. The family was assisted by Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. To express condolences online please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com.