Gordon L Lafka

GOODVIEWGordon L. Lafka, 97, of Goodview died Monday, October 5, 2015 at Lake Winona Manor.Gordon was born August 26, 1918 to Louis and Mary (Resch) Lafka in Warren Township, Winona County. On October 2, 1948 he married Geraldine Wegman at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Lewiston, MN. They settled in Winona and Goodview. He is a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Winona. Gordon attended NYA and Winona Technical School from which he graduated from the tool and die apprenticeship program in southern Minnesota while employed at Miller Felpax. He also worked at Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company and Waynco. Gordon retired in 2003 after 55 years of service. Gordon enjoyed tinkering and fixing things in his garage, watching Twins baseball, listening and dancing to old time and country western music, and traveling. He also enjoyed his pet cat, "Kitty." Gordon was always willing to help anyone in need.He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Geraldine; several nieces and nephews; and many friends and relatives. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Adeline.Memorials are preferred to the family.A private memorial service will be held for Gordon at a later date.