Herbert H. Gatzke, 88, of Regent died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 21, 2017.


The Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 11am at Faith Lutheran Church in Regent, with Pastor Dotty Parfrey officiating. Cremation has taken place. Military Honors will be provided by the Ulmer-Zich American Legion Post #273 of Regent. A private family committal will be held at a later date.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Faith Lutheran on Saturday.

Herb was born November 21, 1928 at DeSart, ND, the son of Gust and Alma (Geintz) Gatzke. As a child Herb spent his summers herding sheep. He proudly served in the US Army and did tours in Greenland and Panama before returning home to Regent.

Herb married Joyce Krogh on December 2, 1954 in Mott, ND. To this union, three wonderful children were born: Brad, Wanda and Carol. Herb worked for Southwest Grain in Regent for 36 years. He enjoyed fishing and working in his garden and would spend his summer days sitting under the big tree in the front yard watching the grass and garden grow. He was always very proud of his garden harvest and friends and family always enjoyed the fresh vegetables. He will be deeply missed.

Herb is survived by his wife Joyce of Regent; son Brad (Laura) Gatzke of Hettinger; daughters Wanda Geiger of Dickinson and Carol (Paul) Prince of Mandan; grandchildren Amanda (Josh) DeMorrett of Dickinson, Leonard (Amy) Prince of Beulah, Brant Geiger of Dickinson and Christina Prince of Moorhead, MN; great grandchildren Brayden DeMorrett and Emma and Judd Prince. He is also survived by his brother Art (Eileen) Gatzke of New England and sisters Alma Hoffer of Mott and Annie Frank of Sidney, MT.

Herb was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Donald and Willie, sister Lucy Schwindt, son-in-law Melvin Geiger and special friend Larry Willnow.

In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Faith Lutheran Church, PO Box 206 Regent, ND 58650.