Gary L. Popke Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Gary L. Popke of Sandusky, Ohio, whose life came to an end on February 10, 2026 at the age of 82, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary L. Popke to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles G. Popke, and Eileen Popke, Jr. (Meyer); his brothers, Paul and Joseph; and his pets, Jennifer, Hallie and Lexie.
He is survived by: his wife Elaine Susan Popke (Humphreys); his children, Jaydee Gamper (J. Kenneth), Jodee Gennari (Constance), Eric Popke and Lynn Posey (Chad); his grandchildren, Ryan Gamper, Bryce Gamper, Amanda Gennari, Courtney Daniels (Donavon), Bradley Gennari (Alexis), Mackenzie Popke, Gage Popke, Makayla Popke, Gavin Popke, Rylee Popke and Autumn Posey; his great grandchildren, Jetson Gennari and Cohen Gennari; and his siblings, Kareen Voight, Cheryl Winfield, Charles Popke III, Cathie Hasenflue, Michael Popke, Kenneth Popke and Craig Popke.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Back to the Wild, P.O. Box 423 Castalia, OH 44824; Erie County Dog Pound, 2900 Columbus Ave. Sandusky, OH 44870; Humane Society of Erie County, 1911 Superior St. Sandusky, OH 44870 or Perkins Fire Department, 3107 Campbell St., Sandusky, OH 44870 in Gary's memory. The family has chosen to send donations to Humane Society of Erie CountyDonate Now (https://humanesocietyoferiecounty.org).
