Darrell D Gocke

Darrell Dean Gocke was born on November 6, 1925 to Elmer and Mathilda (Wiemer) Gocke on the family farm near Beaver Crossing, Nebraska. He attended Flowing Hills School for 4 years and graduated from St. John School.  Darrell married his first wife, Beulah Bredehoft on January 31, 1947 and his second wife, Peggy Bonds on August 14, 1987. Darrell had many occupations throughout his life including: farmer, well drilling, truck driver and construction. In his free time, he enjoyed woodworking and reading. Darrell passed away on December 24, 2024 in Fairmont, Nebraska at the age of 99.  Darrell is survived by his children, Raymond Gocke (Katherine Hankel) of Waco, Nebraska,  James (Kathy) Gocke of Bondurant, Iowa, Joann (Clark) Gamble of Urbandale, Iowa and David Gocke of Loveland, Colorado; step son, Mike Bonds of Osceola; grandchildren, Alan (Altair) Kaminski, Karen Kaminski (Matt Dazley), Jennifer (Mark) Zahradnik, Michael (Kim) Gocke, Victoria Gocke, Michelle Schuelke, Jessica (Ben) Tracy; step grandchildren, Kendra Schwab, Katlyn Bonds, Kayla Bonds, Dylan Bonds; great grandchildren, Skyler Kaminski, Samantha and Alexandra Zahradnik, Logan and Connor Gocke, Maddox, Kinsley and Adalynn Tracy; son-in-law, Frank Kaminski; and sister-in-law, Carol Garvie, nephews Verdell (Diane) Erks,  Brian (Donna) Erks. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Mathilda; wives, Beulah Gocke and Peggy Gocke; children, Carmen Kaminski and infant son, Ronald Gocke; sister, Darlene Erks, son-in-law, Rick Schuelke brother-in-law, Fred Erks; and niece, DeAnn Erks.

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