Obituary
Gayle Irene Gerke-Naden
Gayle Irene Gerke-Naden age 64, of rural Warrens Wisconsin, was taken away from us on January 7th at her home after a 4-year struggle with Melanoma cancer. She was born on June 19th, 1951 to her parents Irene and Miles Gerke in Tomah, Wisconsin. Gayle attended Tomah schools, graduating in 1969. After high school she attended UW-LaCrosse and graduated with a Major in Biology and Minor in Chemistry. She had a remarkable career in medical diagnostic equipment sales. On July 11th, 1982 she married her husband Scott Naden. On March 5th, 1984 she gave birth to her son Nicholas Naden. In 1993 the family moved to Tomah, Wisconsin and devoted their lives to growing cranberries. Gayle had a passion for her family, cranberries, black labs, gardening, design and fashion. Her hard work and unique zest helped her live life to the fullest. Survived by her husband Scott Naden, son Nick (Mary) Naden, sister Ruth (Mike) Stump, brother Jim (Sharon) Gerke, and mother Irene Baker. Preceded in death by her father Miles Gerke. A memorial gathering will be held on Friday January 22nd from 4-8pm at Three Bears Lodge in Warrens, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter, or the American Cancer Society.
Scott – you and your entire family are in our thoughts & prayers.
God Bless
Tina & Family
Scott,
I am so sad and so sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember Gayle from high school, going to Europe with her the summer we were 19, and from your time in Madison. She was always so fashionable (she even wore tailored suits for her job when she was pregnant – back in the early 1980s!) and she had the best laugh and sense of humor.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and I wish you peace.
Scott – I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Gayle, you and I had many great adventures together and I think back to those times with fond memories. Gayle was a wonderful person and a good friend to me. Your family and Irene, Ruth and Jim are in my thoughts and prayers.
Scott,
My sincere and deepest sympathies to you and your family as well as Irene, Jim and Ruth and their extended family. We had so much fun in high school and at LaCrosse. I will always remember our little group doing u’ies on the avenue in Tomah along with so much more! Gayle was a beautiful person who will be missed. Wishing you comfort and peace.
I’m saddened and acknowledge your loss.
Truly a classy lady.
Thoughts and prayers as you share her with heaven.
Peace be with you all.
Dear Scott, Nick, Ruth, and family,
May all the sweet memories of Gayle bring you solace during this time. We hope that all the great moments that you were able to have with her comforts your hearts.
Please know that you’re in our thoughts and prayers. Our sincerest condolences for an incredibly great loss.
Kenny and Sherry
The tide recedes but leaves behind
bright seashells on the sand.
The sun goes down, but gentle
warmth still lingers on the land.
The music stops, and yet it echoes
on in sweet refrains…..
For every joy that passes,
something beautiful remains.
…. Anonymous