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Sandra Gerke Obituary

SANDRA L. GERKE, 64, of New Haven, peacefully went to her Lord Monday, Dec. 22, 2008, at Parkview Hospital, with her loving family and friends by her side. Born in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Elizabeth Steger. She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne. She retired in 2004 from the office of Dr. Garland Anderson with over 15 years in the medical field. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Kenneth; sons, Jeff Gerke and Tim (Laura) Gerke, both of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Madeline and Drew; sister, Janet (Sam) Huston of Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews. Service is 10 a.m. Saturday at Messiah Lutheran Church, 7211 Stellhorn Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. The Rev. Tim Graham officiating. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Preferred memorials to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Dec. 24, 2008.

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Joyce Sedam

December 30, 2008

Ken,

You don't know me, but I'm a friend of Jerry Pieper's and just wanted to send my condolences to you and your family....I lost to and it's so hard just keep your head up to the sky.

Tony and Mary Jo McDonald

December 29, 2008

Dear Ken, we were so very saddened to read about Sandy's death. Realizing this must be a very difficult time for you and your sons, please know that we are thinking of you and that your family and Sandy are in our prayers. With deepest sympathy.

BETH & CORK YOUNG

December 27, 2008

Kenny , was very sorry to hear of sandy's passing, Cork read it in the paper today. too late to come in to pay our respects to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time...
Cork and Beth Young

Richard & Kathy Renier

December 26, 2008

We are so saddened to hear of Sandy's passing. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. What a great lady she was.

Angie Matteson

December 26, 2008

Kenny, Jeff, Tim & family
I want you to know how special you all are to me and how much I enjoyed Sandy. We always had a good laugh and I loved hearing all about your family. You have been some of my dearest clients and I so wish I could do something to help you through this time, but as you and I know only prayers & time can heal. I know that she has left a piece of her strong will with each of you and that will help you take one step forward each day on this journey. You will never forget her, but you will begin to only remember the good and the love and the laughs, and that is a promise ( and how she would want it).

Kim Yoh (Gerig) and Maree Schrock (Gerig)

December 25, 2008

Dear Jeff and Tim,

We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. What a great loss for you and your families. Thinking of you at this sorrowful time.

Nadine Strebig

December 25, 2008

We are so sad to hear this news.
We have many fond memories of Sandy and know that she will be missd so very much.
God Bless and comfort you Kenny and your sons and grandchildren as well at the rest of your family.
Thinking of you now and will remember you in prayer.
Dale and Nadine

Cindy (Leonard) Price

December 24, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with Kenny, Jeff and Tim at this time of sorrow. I remember all of the old Highland Terrace days well.

Lucille & Beth Kolbow

December 24, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to you. Sandy was a wonderful, giving person and a great neighbor. We will certainly miss her!

Jack Koehne

December 24, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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