Mary Gerber

Mary Ann Gerber, 89, formerly of Plymouth, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2012, at Pine Haven Christian Home, where she resided the past 4 ½ years. Mary Ann was born on November 4, 1922, in the Town of Rhine, daughter of the late Ernst and Ella (Hungsberg) Mayer. She was a 1940 graduate of Elkhart Lake School as valedictorian of her class. On July 19, 1941, she married Gustave Gerber Jr. at St. Peter's United Church of Christ in the Town of Rhine. The couple settled in Marshfield for a short time, then relocated to Plymouth. Gustave passed away on February 22, 1999. When her children were raised, she was employed as an executive secretary at General Telephone Company in Plymouth. In Mary Ann's retirement, she served as secretary at St. John Lutheran Church in Plymouth for 18 years. Mary Ann was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Plymouth, where she was a member of the Valpo Guild. She enjoyed counted cross stitch, bridge, dominoes, and cooking. Most importantly, Mary Ann was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that enjoyed spending quality time with her family. She will be remembered for her kindness, words of encouragement, that warm smile, and her ability to bring sunshine to all fortunate enough to have known her. Mary Ann was a gracious woman whose love for her family matched their love for her. Mary Ann is survived by her five children: two sons, Donald (Hilda) of Sheboygan, Glenn (Marty) of Sturgeon Bay and three daughters, Bonnie Gerber of Sheboygan, Betty (Ron) Kalk of Sheboygan Falls, and Denise (Carl) Knapp of Plymouth; nine grandchildren, David (Jill) Gerber, Debbie (Eric) Rasmussen, Marci (Troy) Butterfield, Tanja (Jason) Kaneshiro, Melissa (Andy) Selk, Arika (Matt) Bertucci, Christopher (Robin) Kalk, Shawn (fiancé Pearl) Davis, and Jonathan Davis; nine great-grandchildren; Ben and Griffin Gerber, Sterling and Trinity Butterfield, Ryan and Evan Rasmussen, and Masee, Ryan, and Carter Selk. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Marion Mayer of Plymouth. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Gustave, and her brothers, Ralph, Robert (Bea), and Norman Mayer. Funeral services to celebrate Mary Ann's life will be held at 4:00 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at St. John Lutheran Church in Plymouth with the Rev. Nathan Meador officiating. Entombment will take place at the Garden of Peace Mausoleum in the Town of Sheboygan. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Thursday from 1:30 until the time of the service at 4:00 pm. A memorial fund has been established in Mary Ann's name. Mary Ann's family would like to extend special gratitude to the loving staff of Pine Haven Christian Home. We are thankful for all the wonderful friendships made with Mom, and our family as well. Mom, you have always been our source of strength. You will live in our hearts forever. For online condolences and additional information please visit www.wenigfuneralhome.com. The staff of the Wenig Funeral Home of Sheboygan Falls (920-467-3431) is assisting the Gerber family with arrangements.Reception:St John Lutheran Church-Plymouth222 North Stafford StreetPlymouth, WI 53073

Visitation

Thursday, March 1, 2012 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
St John Lutheran Church-Plymouth
222 North Stafford Street Plymouth 53073, United States

Service

Thursday, March 1, 2012 4:00 PM
St John Lutheran Church-Plymouth
222 North Stafford Street Plymouth 53073, United States