Michael J Gacke

Michael was born in San Bernardino, California on May 27, 1945. Michael attended Everett High School where he enrolled in DECA; this lead to a 33 year career in retail sales for Pay n Save. During this time he welcomed 2 children, from his first marriage, and then meet his soul mate, Connie. Pay n Save eventually transferred the couple to Hawaii, a move that lasted 5 years. After retiring as Store/District Manager, Mike and Connie returned to Washington where they operated a grocery outlet store for 12 years.

Michael enjoyed hunting and fishing with friends and 4th of July celebrations with lifelong buddy Ed. He eventually moved to warmer fishing trips as he and Connie vacationed in Mexico.

He is survived by his beautiful bride of 28 years, Connie; children Brian (Karma; grandchildren Sammantha, Emily, Tara, Josh) and Laura (John); mother Leone; brothers Roger (Melissa) and Steve (Gayle); sisters Barb (Bob), Mary Ann, and Terri (Rod); brother-in-laws Shane (Debbie) and Ed; sister-in-laws Phylis (Otis), and Nadine; and numerous nephews and nieces.

He is preceded in death by his father Roman, brother-in-law Jim and sister-in-law Lynn.

A celebration of life will be held in Arlington at Magnolia Hall on November 5th at 5:30pm. Please come visit with family and share some stories.

In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity or cardiology research in Michael’s name.

Special thanks to the wonderful CCU 4th floor nurses at Providence Colby Campus.

Arrangements under the direction of Weller Funeral Home, Arlington, WA.