Vicki A. Goracke, 72, of Minden, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Bethany Home in Minden. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Craig Funeral Home in Minden with Rev. Donald Hunzeker and PMA Julie Schmidt officiating. Private family interment will be held prior to the service at the Minden Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials in Vicki's honor are kindly suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the care of Craig Funeral Home in Minden.

Vicki Alice Goracke was born on February 7, 1952, in Minden to Virgil "Jack" D. and Jane E. Christensen of Campbell. As a child, she loved animals and visiting with friends and family. She attended and graduated from Campbell Public Schools.

On June 28, 1970, she was united in marriage to Ronald L. Goracke of Naponee. The couple had no children, but always had "fur babies" that Vicki loved very much. She had a heart of gold and never mentioned a bad word about anything.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 54 years, Ronald Goracke of Minden; sisters-in-law, Janie Kugler of Lincoln and Donna Rose of Franklin; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended relatives and close friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ronnie Christensen; mother and father-in-law, Cecil and Norma Goracke; sister-in-law, Beth (Harold) Saathoff; brothers-in-law, Gerald I. Kugler and Rodney Rose.

Tributes and memories can be shared with the family at www.craigfunerals.com .