Gary Kirk Weinkauf

Gary Kirk Weinkauf, age 76, of Eau Claire, passed away on October 9, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Gary was born on May 20, 1950, in Menomonie, WI. Gary graduated from Menomonie High School in 1968. After graduating, he served in the Army from 1969 to 1972. After his service in the military, he worked as a computer programmer and a consultant.

Some of Gary’s passions were woodworking, reading, painting, fishing, and watching sports. He had a special love for dogs. He had many throughout his life. Gary’s greatest joy came from spending time with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra (Smith), of 55 years. He is also survived by his son, Bradley (Anne Marie); daughter, Melissa Kluge (Bill); grandchildren, John, Bryant, Amber, Makenna, and Alyssa; and siblings-in-law, Nancy (Tom) Goller, Rick Olson, Donna (Larry) Wold, Karen (Charlie) Hart, Janet Veleke, and Shirley (Ron) Parejko. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He loved his family dearly and the memories created with them. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gary and Louise Weinkauf; his brother, John; sister, Diane; and siblings-in-law, Judy Olson and Ron Veleke.

A private family memorial service will be held on October 16, 2026.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to St. Croix Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family or the American Cancer Society.

Hulke Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Eau Claire is serving the family.