Gerald Louis Hartwich Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gerald Louis Hartwich (Fall Creek, Wisconsin), who passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As Gerald departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Gerald. Though Gerald may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Louis Hartwich and Marie Hartwich (Horlacher) of Fall Creek; his brother-in-law Joseph Buckwheat; his parents-in-law, Theodore W and Adella L Welke (Wathke); his siblings-in-law, Theodore Welke and Lorraine Welke; and his nephew Ted Welke.
He is survived by: his wife Sharyn R Welke; his sister Kathryn Buckwheat of Edna, MN; his nephew Mark; and his niece Jan.
