Gerald "Jerry" Loken

Gerald D. “Jerry” Loken, Sr., age 85, of Chetek & formerly of Turtle Lake, WI died Monday, April 26th, 2021 at his home. He was born April 26th, 1936 to Arthur & Lucille (Doose) Loken at Minneapolis, MN where he was raised and attended school. After high school he served in the US Army from 1952-1957. On May 10th, 1959, he was married to Elaine O’Flanagan. Jerry was a truck driver for a few years until going into the bar business. He managed several bars throughout the years in Maple Lake & Gonvick, MN until purchasing his own business, the Lone Pine Saloon, in Mondovi, WI. Most recently he owned & operated the Trails End Saloon in Turtle Lake until his retirement. He was also a member of the Barron County Tavern League. He enjoyed fishing & visiting with friends over a few cocktails.

Jerry and Family

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Elaine on January 21st, 2013 & siblings: Betty, Jim, Shirley & Jackie. He is survived by his sons: Gerald “Jay” Loken, Jr. of Chetek, Jeffrey (Diane) Loken of Turtle Lake & Bradley Loken of Barron, grandchildren: Tabitha, Derek & Nicole, 2 great grandchildren, sister: Judy Ecklund of Minneapolis, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.

Funeral Services

A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:30-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 8th at the Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Home in Cameron. A Graveside Service will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in the Town of Dallas with Rev. Ralph Marquardt officiating. Arrangements are with Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Homes, Cameron & Dallas.

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