Fred Stanley Garske, age 79, of Rochester passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017 at Golden Living East.

Fred was born on October 26, 1937 in LaCrosse, WI to Fred and Freda Garske. He attended La Crosse schools and graduated from Central High School in 1955. He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served from 1955 to 1963. Following honorable discharge, he was married, had two children, and was later divorced. He then married Judy Burt on December 31, 1977 in Rochester. In 1966, Fred came to Rochester and worked for IBM until his retirement in 1994. He enjoyed eating, fishing, hunting, golfing and bowling. He was proud to have bowled two "300" games in his career along with a "Double-Eagle" at Meadow Lakes Golf Course in Rochester.

Survivors include his wife, Judy, of Rochester; his sons, Scott (Wendy) Garske of Roseville, CA, Todd Garske of Roseville, CA; Judy's three children, Julie (Terry) Myers of Atchison, KS, Joanna Kinyon of Wisconsin, Lynn (Rose) Kinyon of Rochester; a sister, Ruth Spacek of LaCrosse, WI; grandchildren, Emily, Rylee, Sydney, Natalie Garske of California, Jennifer (Russell) Klepees, Curtis Larrison Jr., Cheyenne Larrison all of Kansas, Todd Davis, Courtney Kinyon, Brianna Kinyon, Cordell Kinyon all of Rochester; great-grandchildren, Curtis III, Maggie, Jenna, Jayden, and Cole, all of Kansas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Jan and Betty.

The Funeral Service for Fred will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 11:00AM at Ascension Lutheran Church in Rochester with Pastor Brian Kom officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Rochester. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post 92 of Rochester.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.