Gale Hytrek

Gale Annette Hytrek, age 68, passed away September 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 22, 1958 in Council Bluffs Iowa to Howard and Patricia Hytrek.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Hytrek; father, Howard Hytrek; brother, Phillip Emerine; nephews and grandparents.

Gale is survived by her life time partner and friend, Rick Stokes; daughter, Nikki Scott; son, Joey Hytrek; and daughter, Brandi Hytrek; sisters, Joyce Emerine, Shawn Myre, Donna Blake, and Carol Doran; grandchildren; nieces; and nephews.

Family is inviting everyone to a Celebration of life for Gale on September 21, 2025, at Narrow State Park in Council Bluffs Iowa from 10:00am to 7:00pm.

"Goodbyes are not forever, they are not the end; it simply means I'll miss you until we meet again."