Paul Gerke, 84, of Ligonier, passed away at 5:20 p.m. Oct. 23, 2014 at Avalon Village, Ligonier. He was born on Aug. 13, 1930, to Rudolph and Frances (Cozik) Gerke in Fort Wayne. Paul graduated from South Side High School in 1948 and went on to serve his country honorably in the 1st Division Marine Corps …read more.