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Obituary for Nina Audrey Gehrke (Wollangk)

Nina A. Gehrke, age 92, of Oshkosh, died Monday morning, November 29, 2010, at Centennial Inn. Born on November 14, 1918, in Fond du Lac to John and Eva (Burke) Wollangk, Nina was a long-time Oshkosh resident.
A nursing assistant at various nursing facilities, Nina was always known to smile and sing (having performed on stage at the Grand Opera House). A very self-reliant person, Nina liked to walk and dance for relaxation and was an accomplished knitter. She was a faithful member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Left to mourn her passing are her children, Dennis C. Gehrke of Florida, Diane C. Buhrow of Oshkosh, Barbara S. Reynolds of Oshkosh, Douglas C. Gehrke of New Mexico, Charles R. (Elaine) Gehrke of Nashville, Tennessee, Steven R. Gehrke of Wild Rose, Jeffrey R. (Barb) of Las Vegas, Nevada, Angela E. King of Oshkosh, John M. (Cheri) Gehrke of Wautoma, Jody M. (Paul) Schroeder of Oshkosh, and Kenneth R. Gehrke of Oshkosh; 22 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a very special friend at Centennial Inn, Laona. Preceding Nina in death are her parents and four brothers, Glen, Larry, Arden, and Chet Wollangk.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 3, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in Seefeld Family of Funeral Chapels, 1025 Oregon Street, with Reverend John Dorn officiating. Inurnment will take place at Riverside Cemetery. A time of visitation and sharing of memories will be held on Friday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Please visit www.seefeldfuneral.com to send online condolences to the family.
A special thank-you to the nurses of Hartland Hospice and staff of Centennial Inn for the care and comfort given to Nina during her stay there.
Seefeld Funeral and
Cremation Services
(920) 236-7750

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