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Gerald Oetken Obituary
Reverend Gerald Oetken, 79, of Pace, Florida, entered the gates of glory on October 24, 2016.
He was ordained by the Free Methodist Church and faithfully served the Lord the rest of his life in various capacities.
Gerald is preceded in death by his two sons, Marty and Mickey.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sandra, daughter Kathy, and son-in-law Peter.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Trahan Family Funeral Home of Milton on Saturday, October 29. Visitation is from 1:00 with the service beginning at 2:00. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International at www.sendtheword.org.
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Roger and Cammie Coburn
November 11, 2016
Sandy and Kathy,
Cammie and I are so sad to hear about Jerry. I read about his passing in a Nazarene Newsletter that I receive. We remember your family with the fondest memories from our days in Pensacola. You were all such a help for us. We also did not know about Marty. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Roger Coburn
October 28, 2016
Sandra and Kathy,
So sorry to hear of the 'home going' of Mr. Oetken and yet this can be a time of hope for the future and the great re-union that awaits for Christians. We have so many fond memories of not only him but your entire family. God Bless to you both.
The Higgins Family
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