Gartzke, Vinnie D. age 47 of Shakopee, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at The Lodge on Natchez in Elko. Vinnie was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, the son of Ken Gartzke and Carol Holscher. He loved spending time down by the river and fishing. Vinnie enjoyed playing pool and cards and watching football and movies. He truly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Vinnie is survived by his mother, Carol (Bob) Merchen; father, Ken (Lori) Gartzke; sisters, Marcy (Doug) Miller, Kara (T.R.) Connelly; nephews, Memphis, Tucker and Zack; many other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday from 1-5 PM followed by Memorial Service at 5 PM at McNearney-Schmidt Funeral and Cremation, 1220 3rd Ave. E., Shakopee. McNearney-Schmidt Funeral Home Shakopee 952-445-2755 mcnearneyfuneralhome.com