Jack A. Bethke

Bethke, Jack A., age 85 of Brooklyn Park passed away 10/30/18.  Survived by wife of 65 years, Irene; children, Jack (Marcia), Mary, Julia, Patty (Rafael), Anita and Jesse (Raquel); 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Agnes; brother, Donald (Kathleen); and sister, Jean.  Jack’s wishes were to be cremated before his services.  Mass of Christian Burial Monday (11/5), 11 AM at St. Joseph Parish Center, 8701 36 ^th Avenue North, New Hope.  Interment Gethsemane Cemetery.  Visitation Sunday (11/4), 4-7 PM with prayer service and memory sharing 7 PM at Gearty-Delmore Plymouth Chapel, 15800 37 ^th Ave. North and one hour before the Mass at the church.  Memorials preferred to the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living or the charity of your choice.  Among Jack’s many gifts were his humor and faith.  He will be greatly missed!