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So sorry to learn of Barbara's passing. I really enjoyed our interaction in the promotional products industry where she was a major player. My thoughts and prayers go with the family.
H. Wayne Roberts
January 06, 2021
Roseville, Minnesota
Age 73 - Of St. Paul Passed away December 29, 2020 Preceded in death by parents, Lawrence and Dorothy; sister, Monica Johnson; brother, Stephen; and sister-in-law, Audrey Gerlach. Survived by sister, Margaret (James) Jansen; brother, Fr. William Gerlach; brother-in-law, David Johnson; nieces,...
Read MoreSo sorry to learn of Barbara's passing. I really enjoyed our interaction in the promotional products industry where she was a major player. My thoughts and prayers go with the family.
H. Wayne Roberts
January 06, 2021
We were so heartbroken to hear of Barb´s passing. I worked with Barb for over thirty years. She was a very special lady, mentor and friend. We will miss her dearly. Our deepest sympathies to her family.
Deb and Mark Wahman
January 05, 2021
So sorry to hear that Barb passed.I worked at Advance with her.She was such a nice person with a great smile.She will be missed God Bless
Gary Tourville
January 05, 2021
Barb was kind, generous and willing to give of her time and energy to help others! When I started travelling to promotional products tradeshows back in the 1980's I was young and inexperienced. Barb was always there to offer a helping hand, give advise or assistance and to make sure I was safe. She would check in with me even when I didn't think I needed that. Barb had many years of experience being on the road and served as a mentor to so many of us coming up the ranks. I was so sad...
Beth Stewart Lehmann
January 05, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Barb's passing. She was a wonderful person who I looked up to when I started in the promotional products industry 28 years ago on the supplier side in recognition.
Pam Kubat
January 04, 2021
I am so sad to her of her passing - she was a mentor to me in the promotional products industry and a true friend. Honest and warm to her core. she will be missed.
Eric Johnson
January 04, 2021
Barb was one of the most sincere person I ever had the pleasure of meeting. She will surely be missed.
Ken Berlekamp
January 04, 2021
Lifting prayers of gratitude for the life of Barb Gerlach. I had the privilege of working with and for Barb for many years at Advance. Sending my condolences to her family and the many communities she touched.
Jennifer Holm
January 03, 2021
I met Barb for the first time at St Catherine"s parking lot. We began a friendship that lasted over 4 decades. We shared a love of books, theater, and family. I have fond memories of our monthly get together´s for happy hour. She will be so missed.
Sue Schroeder
January 02, 2021