Elmer Gerhke, 87, died Wednesday, Aug. 22 at the Hospice Cottage in Luverne. Services will be Saturday, Aug. 25 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, Luverne. Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 24 from 2 to 8:30 p.m. with the family present from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Engebretson Funeral Home, Luverne.