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Edward Robert Gerdom

1960 - 2023

Edward Robert Gerdom obituary, 1960-2023, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1960

DIED

2023

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Fort Wayne, Indiana

Edward Gerdom Obituary

Edward Robert Gerdom, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on May 6, 2022. in Florida. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on December 14, 1960, a son of Robert and Anna Gerdom. Ed had attended Ivy Tech and graduated with a degree in social work. Ed was a Boy Scout, landscaper, painter, service worker, construction, roofing skills, the most noteworthy attribute was that he cared and helped with the physical health and needs of his parents. He was very dedicated and loyal to his family. Surviving are his father, Robert Gerdom; siblings, Mike, Stephen (Patricia) and David (Mary Beth) Gerdom; sisters, Laura (Bill) Watercutter, Susan Lansaw, Linda (Kevin) Conrad and Mary Taylor. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Gerdom. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 am on September 9, 2023 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 4916 Trier Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46815, with calling one hour prior. Burial will take place in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN immediately following.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Sep. 2, 2023.

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Paulette Rice

September 6, 2023

Eddy was a good cousin to me. I have many great memories of our fun times together.He was a good person & family member. We use to spend time together with friends when I came home to visit.
You will be missed forever and always. You left to soon.
Eddy you were a kind soul, I pray the Lord will watch over you.This picture is the last time I received any pictures of Eddy with family sharing his infectious smile.May you be seeing your mom in heaven.....Love your cousin Paulette Rice...

Charlene Gerdom Morimanno

September 6, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jane ( HIeber) Melcher

September 3, 2023

My prayers are going to all the family. I remember the time you all came to the farm to get milk. Also, the time you invited me over to spend the night and the next day we went swimming at New Haven.

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St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

4916 Trier Rd., Fort Wayne, IN

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9

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

4916 Trier Rd., Fort Wayne, IN

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Covington Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens - Fort Wayne

8408 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

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