Dathel M. "Dee" Gersbacher
Dathel M. "Dee" Gersbacher
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She was born February 17, 1935, in Wolf Island, Missouri, to Charles and Orpa (Bratcher) Parker. On June 17, 1972, she married James Gersbacher in Granite City, IL.
Dathel was an outgoing and charismatic individual, always at the center of social gatherings. She had a knack for making friends easily wherever she went. Her straightforward nature was balanced by her charm. Beyond her social persona, Dathel cherished her family dearly. She was a treasured mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 31 years, James Gersbacher; parents, Charles and Orpa Parker; daughter, Donna McFarland; son, Charles "Ricky" (Donna) Davis; grandson, Jesse (Jamie) Phillips; 2 brothers, Delbert, Billy; 3 sisters, Geneva, Fay-dean, Dorthy.
Dathel is survived by her children, Sharon (Jerry) Bucher, Ben "Stevie" (Kelly) Phillips; grandchildren, Heather (Brandon) Royer, Rebecca Bucher, Corey Taylor, Travis (Amy) Taylor, Ben Phillips, "TJ" Phillips; great-grandchildren, Hayden, Harper, Averie, Marcus, Gavin, Addy, Gracie, Brooklyn, Katie; Sister, Pansy Atkinson; son-in-law, Louie McFarland; numerous nieces, nephews, and many loving friends, including her special friends from the Spring Garden Restaurant.
Memorials may be made to Dathel's Family.
Visitation: Saturday, March 16, 2024, 2:00 to 4:00 PM, Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL.
Memorial Service: Saturday, March 16, 2024, 4:00 PM, Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL.
Clergy: Rev Ed Linhart
Interment: At a later date, St. Paul Church Yard, St. Louis, MO.
Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL.
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515 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234
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