Eric A. Gaulke, 43 of Winona, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. Eric was born December 7, 1977 in Winona. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, including hunting ginseng, morels and agates. He was talented at woodworking and loved music and animals. He is survived by his mom, Kathy Benson; brothers, Josh and Sean Benson; children, Gavin, Kayla and Gabe; grandmother, Rose Lewinski; biological father, Don Gaulke and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his dad, Randy Benson. A visitation will take place from 3 -4 p.m., Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center with a short service at 4 p.m. Please share a memory of Eric and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.