Name: Visitation for Laura Gerber
Start: 2017-09-12T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-09-12T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Rutherford Funeral Home at Powell

Gerber, Laura
1954 - 2017
Laura Cole Gerber, 63, of Columbus, passed away September 5, 2017. Laura was born on May 5, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Donald and Lucia Cole. Laura graduated from Bishop Hartley High School and went on to play tennis at Ohio University. Laura worked for Amerisource for several years. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and watching Ohio State Football. Laura is survived by her son, Eric (Stephanie) Gerber; granddaughter, Bella Gerber, and another granddaughter on the way; siblings, Lisa, Donald, Jr., Diana, Jeffrey, and Teresa; along with many other numerous friends and family. Laura is preceded in death by her parents Donald and Lucia Cole, and sister Colleen. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 from 2-5 p.m. at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 W. Olentangy Street, Powell, Ohio 43065, where a funeral liturgy will follow at 5 p.m. with Father Jim Black officiating. To send an online condolence, please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 7 to Sep. 10, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Laura Gerber

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22 Entries

Eric Gerber (son)

September 5, 2024

Mom, today marks 7 years without you here physically. Bella is now in college at Otterbein! 18 yrs old and beautiful and so so smart. Fiona is in first grade and has the bluest eyes I've ever seen, and she's such a sweet sweet girl. Fitz is 3 and hell on wheels...high energy, handsome, with a strong will like his daddy. And you'll have a 4th grandchild come december...a girl. So much love you're missing. And I know all you wanted was love and purpose and you would've been so great with these kids. I'm 40 this fall. And learning how little I actually know. We still sing the moon song to the kids before bed and have pictures of you around the house so they know your face. I love you. I miss you. And I hope I see you again some day.

Love, Eric

Tom Connolly

December 23, 2022

Eric I just found out your Mom passed 5 years ago. I worked with her at AmeriSource and always enjoyed seeing her, when in Columbus. She was just such a kind and helpful person with a fun sense of humor. I lost track of her, when work took me east back in 99 but have wondered about her and regret not staying in touch. I saw your recent post and know she would be proud. My sincere condolences to you and the family.

Eric , your Son

September 5, 2022

Mom...5 yrs have passed since I lost you. Today I worked out and played all of your old favorite songs. The good memories have been amplified and the bad ones largely muted. I can vividly picture you dancing and laughing. Your grandkids are all thriving. What hurts the most is Fiona and Fitz never got the chance to meet you, but I'm going to make sure they learn all about you. I miss you beyond words.

Love Eric

Teri Macklin

September 3, 2022

Just so sad. Just found out
Laura rip

Eric Gerber

September 5, 2020

Mom,

It's been 3 years to the day since your passing and it hasn't gotten any easier to accept. There are so many things I wish would've went differently and I'm sorry I didn't do more to be there for you. I owe all that I've achieved in my life to you and the sacrifices you made for us. Bella just turned 14 and started high school. Fiona is 2 and a half now and she has your stunning blue eyes. And you're going to have a grandson come early January 2021! We all love you and miss you so much.

-Your Son, Eric

Robert Malone

March 4, 2018

Welcome Laura to the Kingdom of God. RIP & Godspeed.

robert malone

February 28, 2018

A belated word of condolence to your family with the passing of Laura. Yet another loss of a fellow student from our great class. RIP & Godspeed. Welcome to the Kingdom of God Laura...:-(

Dan Howland

September 16, 2017

Very sorry to hear the bad news. Laura was a sweet girl.

Dan Howland

September 16, 2017

Very sad to hear the bad news. Laura was a sweet girl.

Jim Chellis

September 14, 2017

To the Cole Family,

I saw this and was sorry I was unable to attend the funeral. I have great memories of all the Cole kids that I knew, went to school with, and coached. Still today when I pass the old Cole house from time to time I think of you all and wonder what everyone is doing. [I loved playing tennis in high school...wish I had known Laura played tennis as I was always looking to hit with someone.]
I coached Jeff at St. Catharine's in my first coaching job.
I want to offer my prayers and sincerest condolences for your loss. Losing a classmate always takes a piece of you, but I am sure that Our Lord is taking extremely good care of her.
May God Bless your entire Cole Family.

Joy Fagan

September 13, 2017

Words can't express how much you are loved and missed. Your quick wit, dance moves, compassion, and innate maternal care of those around you endeared you to us. Who you are is indelibly stamped on our hearts and lives. I loved watching your faith in Christ and your relationship with Him grow and flourish. I loved learning and growing with you. Your life giving spirit was and is such a gift to all of us. Forever in my heart. See you again someday...thanking God that you are free.

Beth Them

September 13, 2017

Best roommate ever. Miss you terribly. Love you.

Megan Moore

September 11, 2017

Watching football on Sundays with gerbs was always a fun time, but I could always talk to her about anything and she always told me that straight up truth. Will love her always.
Megan Moore

Nancy Lyons

September 10, 2017

Rest in Peace, Laura.

Mich Adams

September 10, 2017

Eric, words can not express how sad I am right now. I am so sorry for your loss.

Allen Nichol

September 10, 2017

So sad for the Cole family. Enjoyed knowing such a good family while growing up working at Eastmoor Pharmacy. The family should only know happy occasions going forward.
Condolences to the Cole family
Dr. Allen Nichol

Betsy Blazar

September 8, 2017

I am thinking about all of you at this difficult time. As next door neighbors growing up, we had such fun. I hope you can recall these times as well. Laura was a kind and caring individual. May your memories of her be a blessing to you now.
Betsy Blazar

Mary McClellan

September 8, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I haven't seen Laura foe 35 years and yet sometimes something happens that triggers a memory of her, she was a wonderful caring person beautiful on the inside and out. Laura made an impact on my life during the time I spent with her.Laura and I had a connection we shared good and bad times together and laughed and cried together. Laura will always be in my heart and I am Thankful for that.

Mary McClellan (Uhl)

September 8, 2017

My Thoughts and prayers are with you. I haven't seen Laura for 35 years but often times something triggers a memory. Laura made an impact on my life I learned a lot from her she was a wonderful caring person. We had a close connection we went through good times and bad together laughed and cried. Laura will always be in my heart.

Barbi Tuckerman

September 8, 2017

Oh my dear Laura, I will miss your dancing, that wicked sense of humor and your forever smile.Rest in Peace my friend.

Kathy Wesley

September 8, 2017

Prayers and blessings for you and your family.

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