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Linda Gerlach Obituary
Linda Gerlach passed away January 15, 2016, at the age of 69 in Eugene, OR of kidney failure. She was born November 23, 1946, in Tiffin, OH to Robert and Mary (Bell) Sipe. She married William Gerlach on February 15, 1969 in Upper Sandusky, OH. She was a homemaker and loved crafting, crocheting, knitting, camping, cooking, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband William and children James Gerlach of Salem, OR and Katherine Goode of Alexandria, VA. She is also survived by her sisters Jane Parsell, Joanne Bovee, and Betty Vince and her brother Bobby Sipe, all of Ohio, and 5 grandchildren.
There will be a public viewing on Friday January 29, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until noon at Lane Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be at noon followed by a private entombment at Lane Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Lane Memorial Funeral Home. Please access the obituary and you are invited to sign the guestbook at musgroves.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Linda Gerlach
January 27, 2016
I am so sorry for your lost. I pray that your family receive the support you need from the "God of comfort", during this difficult time. 2Cor1:3
Bobby & Sharlene Sipe
January 26, 2016
Linda was a wonderful sister, she will be missed but not forgotten. heaven gained a sweet angle love you dear sister.
Jane Parsell
January 26, 2016
Linda was the best sister anyone could ever have. I will miss her all the days of my life. Even though she lived so far away we had daily contact through email so it was like she was right next door. I like to picture her in heaven with mom and dad. She loved her family more than anything and was a wonderful wife and mother. I will miss you always my sister, my fried.
katie goode
January 25, 2016
You are gone from this earth but never forgotten. I'll miss you every day. I love you, mom.
Ed & Linda Doremus
January 25, 2016
We have some good memories of times we spent with Linda, Bill and family. She is at peace now.
Jo Bovee
January 25, 2016
Linda, the sweetest angel. Out of all my sisters, she is the most like Momma. Her love of crafts, the way she took care of her family, her honesty. Life's nature, sadly, can often mean that those you love can hurt you the most over things you did not even do. Not with Linda. There was such a wonderful goodness about her. She had such a kind heart and gentle soul. A constant flow of realness, of goodness. Dear Katie and Jimmy, she is not really gone. Mommas are like that. Envision her in a place where there is no more pain, no sorrow, only joy. I bet if you try, you can even hear her giggle. That giggle that could make a person laugh right along with her, even if you had no clue what she was laughing about. When you look up into the sky, she will be the brightest star twinkling down upon you. Kind of like her smiling eyes that always sparkled. When you feel her close, and you will, just like she is in the same room with you, this is her letting you know she is okay and that she loves you. God bless you all...love from Jo and Jeff
January 24, 2016
I have known bill and linda for many years, this lady is going to be missed,they are the best friends anyone could have,we are lucky to have had her in our lives,our thoughts and prayers to the family, forever friends and memories,we love you linda.
jim and linda nolan
ken / beverly kohn
January 24, 2016
was shock to read of her pasting,she was so nice , an loveable
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