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C. Gerst Obituary
C. Michael Gerst, 58, of Lafayette, died Thursday May 29, 2014, at his residence. He was born June 28, 1955, in Evansville, to Sue L. Pendergraft Gerst of Lafayette and the late Charles F. Gerst. Mike graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School in 1973 and later attended Ivy Tech State College. He worked at SIA for 23 years and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing the harmonica. Mike had many friends, enjoyed spending time with them, and never met a stranger. Surviving is his daughter Angela R. Gerst of West Lafayette and sisters Janet Pierpont (Bryant) of Denver, CO, Julie O'Leary (Rick) of Carmel and Mary Jane Carlson (Bill) of Monee, IL. Mike was preceded in death by a son Jesse Gerst. Visitation will be 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twckenham Blvd. Funeral Service will be 7:00 PM Monday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel. Those wishing may contribute in Mike's memory to Ducks Unlimited. Sign the guest book and leave memories at www.soller-baker.com
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Katie Burkhalter
June 2, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. Angela, I can't stop thinking about you and your family.
June 2, 2014
So sorry to hear of his passing. Went to school with him. R.I.P. Mike. prayers for his family.
Spoon
June 2, 2014
It will be the little things that you will remember, the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter. And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that help to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again... RIP Mike
Lisa Strahle
June 2, 2014
I am so sad to hear about Mike's passing. He was a great guy and always so sweet to me. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Raub
June 1, 2014
Sue, So sorry for your loss.
Dave and Thelma Biery
June 1, 2014
Jan we are so sorry for your loss, what a trying time for your family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Eric Gerst
June 1, 2014
Rest In Peace my brother. I will always hold you in my fondest memories. Eric
Pat Bud Scott
June 1, 2014
We know how difficult this is for all the family. Wanted you to know we are thinking of you and our prayers go out to you.Sorry we cant be there for you.
Jody & Jan Beach
June 1, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to Mikes family. He was a great friend to us and will be greatly missed. God be with you in the days to come.
June 1, 2014
Thoughts and prayers at this trying time in your lives ! Things happen for a reason but we never know why ...God has a plan but its not always what we want it to be....Let's remember Mike in the fun and joy in our lives ....Peace, Jane Peden
Myron Henderson
June 1, 2014
One of the greatest guy you will ever meet. RIP Mike... Loved you like a brother
Jeff Shannon
May 31, 2014
It was fun working with you mike. May you rest in peace.
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