GERALD M. "JERRY" HULKE

1938 - 2014

SOUTH ELGIN - Gerald "Jerry" M. Hulke, 76, of South Elgin passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at JourneyCare in Barrington, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with Amyloidosis. He was born on May 1, 1938 in Elgin the son of Irvin H. & Elvira A. (Langhorst) Hulke. Jerry graduated from Elgin High School Class of 1956, he started a carpenter apprenticeship with Keagan Brothers of South Elgin and became a Master Carpenter. Jerry owned and operated Jerry Hulke Builders and built many custom homes in the Elgin area. He retired in 1998 as a superintendent for J.J. Duffy Construction, building Chicago high rises. Jerry played softball, basketball, bowled and was an avid fisherman, hunter and golfer. He is survived by his high school sweetheart & wife of 57 years Leah (Anderson) Hulke. Daughters, Kim (Ted) Buczynski, Kari (Sam) Franklin, Kelly (Dave) Zabran and Kristi (Andy) Heath; grandchildren, Justin, Jessica, T.J., Jenna, Jacob, and Jaryd; great grandson Cameron. Sisters, Betty Lou (Gilbert) Radtke and Jeanette Hegner; brother in law Jim (Debbie) Anderson. Many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and golfing buddies. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Duane (Phyllis) Hulke, mother and father in law Mabel & George Anderson, brother in law Frank Hegner, step mother in law Laverne Anderson. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 9, 2014 at the King of Glory Lutheran Church, 36W720 Hopps Rd., Elgin with Pastor Doug Swanson officiating. Burial will follow in Lakewood Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4-8 PM in the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin and Friday morning at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to King of Glory Lutheran Church or the JourneyCare Foundation of Barrington. Information 847-741-8800 or www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com.