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Mike Gerbig Obituary
Mike Gerbig, 57, of College Station, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 29, 2011, after bravely battling cancer. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Monday, August 1, at Memorial Funeral Chapel at 2901 Texas Avenue South, followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Chris Osborne and Rev. Jeff Gage officiating. Interment will follow at College Station Cemetery.
Mike was born May 10, 1954, in Little Rock, Ark., to James M. and Marion A. Gerbig. He graduated from R.S. Sterling High School in Baytown, Texas and he had attended Texas A&M University. Mike had spent many years as a Texas Forest Service firefighter. Most recently, he worked in real estate leasing.
On October 2, 2010, Mike married Valerie Noyes Johnson, but their time together was tragically cut short. Mike loved fishing and doing anything outdoors. A great storyteller with an infectious laugh, he never met a stranger who didn't become a friend. He also loved playing with his "kids," cats Mato and Sadie. He is survived by his parents, Jim and Marion, his wife, Valerie, and stepchildren, Emily and Ryan Johnson. He is also survived by his sister, Jan, and brother-in-law, Don Connealy. In addition, he had a special love for his aunts Martha Gerbig, Gaye Watts and Valerie Wilson and his uncles Edward Turner and Chuck Turner and his wife Mary, and numerous other relatives.
Mike was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, William and Callie Gerbig; his maternal grandparents, Spurgeon Turner and Elsie Scott; and beloved uncles, Willie Joe Gerbig and John Watts.
Pallbearers will be Micki Baudoin, Donnis Baggett, Don Connealy, Mark Skinner, Larry Turner and Ben Winkle. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Gerbig, Jerry Harris and Chuck Turner.
The family would like to thank Dr. Usha Venkatraj and her wonderful staff in addition to the many "angels in disguise" who supported Mike with their prayers and love.
Rest in peace, Mike. We will miss you, but we know someday we will all be reunited.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at 3207 Briarcrest Drive Bryan, TX 77802 or HOPE adoption and rescue center at P.O. Box 545 Hearne, TX 77859.
Memories and Condolences
for Mike Gerbig
Judy Ryan
August 3, 2011
Valerie - such a loss. I know Mike's last year with you brought both of you comfort and times of joy. I am thinking of you and your family in this time of sorrow...Love, Judy, Leslie, Amy, Aaron
Mary Lou Williams
August 3, 2011
Valerie, I know your time with Mike was short but I know you value every minute. I just wish the Ryan side of the family could have had time to meet and get to know Mike. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Emily and Ryan. I sincerely hope we can visit soon. Just know that we all love you and will keep you in our prayers.
With love, Mary Lou
August 2, 2011
Valerie, my heart is so heavy for you and Mike's family. But I know that we serve a mighty God who will comfort you during this time. I wish I could be there with you. Just know you are in my prayers and loved.
Linda O'Leary (Richmond, TX)
Kathy Place Hess
August 1, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss, Valerie, but will keep you and your family in my prayers ...
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Toni Merchant
August 1, 2011
Valerie, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May GOD Bless you and your family.
Ben and Cindy Boettcher
July 31, 2011
Mike's smiling face will be greatly missed. While he attended Brazos Fellowship he spent many Sunday's helping with the parking and greeting ministry. Mike never met a stranger and always made everyone feel welcome. Valerie and the Gerbig family, you will be in our prayers.
Brenda Kirkpatrick
July 31, 2011
Valerie & Family
Mike was truly a Great Guy.
Words cannot express enough Thank You for what he did for my son.
Mike & Donnis Baggett will always & forever be Heroes in my eyes.
Mike's time was very short here on earth, but we can be assured he is with JESUS now. No GREATER place, rest in peace Mike. Sean & I Love You.
John Collmorgen
July 30, 2011
To: Mike's family,
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose. I have no words to take away the pain in your heart, know that Mike will be missed, I looked forward to his next batch onion rings. My ten year grandson Ryan said to me while playing on my computer;; grandpa I will miss you when you have to go. After several seconds, he looked around the monitor and said;;but I know;; I will see you on the other side of the river Jordan.
I say to you Mike "but I know;; I will see you on the other side of the river Jordan".
Mercy to your family with peace from The Holy Spirit
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