Nikolaus Schatke Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Nikolaus Schatke (Larimore, North Dakota). Nikolaus, born on July 26, 1984 in Dover, New Jersey, passed away on October 30, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nikolaus Schatke to pay them a last tribute.

Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Nikolaus for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Nikolaus’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.

He is survived by: his wife Cassandra Schatke; his stepchildren, Sethdon Gestro and Kimberly Gestro; his parents, Gail Rutter (Jesse Rutter) and Rudy Schatke (Barbara Melancon); his siblings, Rainer Schatke, Jacquie (Brian Gualtieri) and Chrystal Rutter; and his pets, Rogan and Yango.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 6th 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Bakke Funeral Home Chapel (701 Towner Ave, Larimore, ND 58251). A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 6th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location.