Gerald W. Paehlke Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gerald W. Paehlke of Hutchinson, Minnesota, who passed away on February 21, 2026, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerald W. Paehlke to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Albert Paehlke and Martha Paehlke (Draeger); his son Bruce Paehlke; his parents-in-law, Ray and Loretta Holtz; his siblings-in-law, Arnie Holtz (Marlene) and Joyce Reiner (Jon); and his great grandchild Savannah Litzau.
He is survived by: his wife June Paehlke of Hutchinson, MN; his children, Denise Litzau (Darian) of Lester Prairie, MN and Chad Paehlke (Kristi) of Kerkhoven, MN; his grandchildren, Travis Paehlke, Ashley Paehlke, Kelsie Paehlke, Kristin Greenwald (Chris), Brittany Litzau, Derek Litzau (Katie), Hannah Stark (James), Hunter Paehlke and Logan Paehlke; his stepgrandsons, Ethan Moat and Evan Moat; his great grandchildren, Jayden Greenwald, Ethan Greenwald, Blake Greenwald, RaeLynn Stark, Billie Stark and Oliver Litzau; and his stepgreat-grandchild Shay Odegaard. He is also survived by Many other relatives and friends.
