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Shane Michael Gerbitz

1977 - 2025

Shane Michael Gerbitz obituary, 1977-2025, Elk Grove, CA

BORN

1977

DIED

2025

Shane Gerbitz Obituary

Shane Michael Gerbitz, aka, "64 Shane", Age 48, passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2025. He grew up in Oregon, Wisconsin, & Elk Grove, CA, Graduating from Elk Grove High School, class of 1995. He attended the Art Institute of Seattle, receiving a Merit Scholarship. He had a passion for creating & listening to music, producing a music video, dancing, watching movies, his 64 impala (which was the 1st car he bought), black low-top converse, and he was also a pet lover. He excelled in art/drawing, winning several ribbons at art shows. He also entered lip sync contests, as a young child, with much success. He spent many years after college working with his father building houses. Using a CAD program, he designed new houses, duplexes & condos. He developed real estate, before injuring his back, which over several years affected his health causing long term disabilities, & mental health issues. Shane lived the majority of his life in California, relocating to Florida for four years, before returning back to Sacramento in March 2025. Shane loved his family dearly, especially his daughter. He is survived by his loving parents, Jeff & Sue, Brother, Justin (Jenny), Daughter, McKenzie, Numerous Aunts & Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, & Cousins. May you finally be pain free, Rest in Peace.

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Published by Elk Grove Citizen on Oct. 3, 2025.

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