Barry Gerken

Mary, I´m so sorry that I just found out about Barry´s passing. Barry and I became quick friends when I started working at IRS. He took me under his wing, and helped me through some trying times over the years. Fun memories of carpooling to work in my little yellow Volkswagen. Barry was one of the kindest and understanding friend I´ve ever had and I will never forget him. Prayers to you and your family. Caroline Simons Huffman.

Mary- I have such fond memories of working with you and Barry during our years at St. C's School. Prayers and hugs. Eileen Wirth

Mary, I just heard about Barry's passing. I know this is deep loss for you and your family. Barry was a great friend to my sister Mary Ruth and myself. I loved his sense of humor, as well as his patience when we worked at the IRS. I know he will be missed greatly, by all of you.

We were blessed by Barry's service, friendship, example and total dedication. He is a mentor and friend that will be kindly be remembered by other volunteers and customers of the Omaha EITC Coalition and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. On behalf of many, Ed Leahy.

I only knew Barry from a single day -- in about Aug 2018 -- when he helped me to determine whether or not I should sign-up for MediCare Part B. As soon as one of the other volunteers (in a services support office in the Center Mall) heard I was a former Federal employee, they took me straight over to Barry and said, "You need to talk to this guy, because he'll know the best answer to your concerns." So, I started talking to Barry. As we addressed my issues about the Part B plan, he...

My condolences. Barry was my manager in IRS Appeals. He was a wonderful manager, mentor and person

To all the Gerken family - I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you at this tough time. God called home a very good man. May God bless you all and fill your hearts with loving memories of Barry. Brian Mitchell Cathedral Class of 1978

I crossed paths with Barry volunteering at Volunteers Assisting Seniors (VAS). I admired the way he worked with clients--knowledgable, but never condescending, always patient. He was a role model and will be missed by volunteers and VAS clients.

I´m going to miss seeing Barry walking his sheepdog in the neighborhood.