Frances Gaulke, 90

Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 - 08:14:06 am CST

Frances “Grammy” Gaulke, 90, of Pierre, died Saturday, Nov. 7 at Maryhouse in Pierre.

Visitation is from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Isburg Funeral Chapel followed by vigil and rosary at 7 p.m. at the Maryhouse chapel. Services are 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 12 at Maryhouse Chapel with burial at Spring Hill Cemetery in Gann Valley.

Frances was born on May 22, 1919, in St. Louis, Mo. to Bernard and Catherine (Konnersmann) Macke. She grew up and attended school in St. Louis. In 1943, she was united in marriage to Gerald Gaulke, and in 1947 they moved to a farm near Gann Valley where they lived until she moved to Pierre in 1975.

She enjoyed embroidery and helping others. In Pierre, she was employed at Taco John’s and Country King were she was well-known as “Grammy.” In 2002, she moved to Maryhouse where she resided until the time of her death.

Frances is survived by her three children, Geraldine Aman, of Sioux Falls, Laurene Wieczorek, of Pierre, and Tom (Teresa Disburg) Gaulke, of Phoenix Ariz.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Anna Ade and Dorthy Matejka; and dear family friend, Ethel Fry.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald; and three sisters, Agnes Bolin, Marie Matejka and Rita Farmer.

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employee wrote on Nov 15, 2009 4:13 PM:

" Frances was the most happiest person I have ever met. Every time I went to work down in Maryhouse, she could always make me smile, even if I was having a bad day.....now I dont know who is gonna do that.... She will be missed "

Beth Test wrote on Nov 12, 2009 11:35 AM:

" I worked with Frances at Wiener King (for those of you who might remember)..she was the offical greeter long before it was a popular job! All little kids got crackers or whatever, served up with love and a big genuine smile.

She served as a quiet role model of kindness. Loved her dearly!

She will be missed! Beth Test "

Deacon Roger Heidt wrote on Nov 12, 2009 9:04 AM:

" Frances is truly a wonderful lady. While I knew her at Maryhouse she always could bring a smile to your face. When she came to Mass she was always helping others get in and out of the chapel. May Frances rest in peace. "

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