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Ben J. Gerber

Birth	:	4 Nov 1907 Duncan, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	7 Dec 1978 Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Columbus Cemetery, Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4267883, -97.3406677
Inscription	:	WW II
Description	:	http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~neplatte/vitals/vitals1978.html The Columbus Daily Telegram, December 9, 1978 GERBER – Funeral services for Ben J. Gerber, Monroe, will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Monroe Methodist Church with Rev. Do Joo officiating; military graveside services with burial in Columbus Cemetery. Mr. Gerber died Thursday night at the age of 71. He will lie in state at Gass-Haney Funeral Home Sunday after after [sic] 1 p.m. and Monday at the church from 12 to time of service. He was born November 4, 1907 at rural Duncan to Rudolph and Lizzie (Schmid) Gerber. He married Katherine... Read More	http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~neplatte/vitals/vitals1978.html The Columbus Daily Telegram, December 9, 1978 GERBER – Funeral services for Ben J. Gerber, Monroe, will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Monroe Methodist Church with Rev. Do Joo officiating; military graveside services with burial in Columbus Cemetery. Mr. Gerber died Thursday night at the age of 71. He will lie in state at Gass-Haney Funeral Home Sunday after after [sic] 1 p.m. and Monday at the church from 12 to time of service. He was born November 4, 1907 at rural Duncan to Rudolph and Lizzie (Schmid) Gerber. He married Katherine E. Laudenklas June 12, 1949 in Platte County and lived in Monroe all of their married life. He is a retired machinist from Behlen Manufacturing, having worked there for 25 years. He served in the Army and Reserves for 17 years during World War II in the European Theater. He was an active member of the Monroe Lions Club and Monroe Region Club; past member of the fire department, town and school board. He received the Good Neighbor Award in May of 1974, and served as different officers in the various clubs and public offices. He was past Platte County Legion Commander. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Monroe, baptized at Gruetli; active member of the brotherhood, served as president of the church, taught Sunday School for many years and was the Sunday School Superintendent. He is survived by his wife; son, Gayle of Monroe; daughter, Elizabeth at home; one grandson; two granddaughters; a brother Louis Gerber of Monroe; sisters Margaret Reece, Monroe, Bertha Brown, Paxton, Neb.; one uncle; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Peggy Gerber; Sister Rose and an infant brother and infant sisters.

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Ben J. Gerber's memorial is located at: Columbus Cemetery, Columbus, Platte County, USA.
When did Ben J. Gerber death?
Ben J. Gerber death on 7 Dec 1978 in Platte County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.4267883
Longitude: -97.3406677

Family Members:

Parent

Rudolph William Gerber

(1880 - 1946)

Lizzie Schmid Gerber

(1876 - 1935)

Spouse

Katherine E. Laudenklos Gerber

(1919 - 1999)

Siblings

Bertha Louise Gerber Brown

(1906 - 1982)

Louis G. Gerber

(1910 - 1988)

Margaret Gerber Reese

(1913 - 1986)

Rosa Nell Martz Sands

(1897 - 1936)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Columbus Cemetery
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4267883, -97.3406677

2. Saint Bonaventure Cemetery
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4301630, -97.3406640

3. All Saints Catholic Cemetery
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4346800, -97.3331200

4. Roselawn Memorial Park
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Coordinate: 41.4371986, -97.3317032

5. Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4362000, -97.3551500

6. Old Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3738800, -97.3519300

7. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3508800, -97.3407100

8. Richland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4599991, -97.2138977

9. Calvary Cemetery
Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5106010, -97.2624969

10. Bellwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3450012, -97.2549973

11. Saint Patricks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5032997, -97.4452972

12. Jackson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3946991, -97.4822006

13. Pleasant View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3093987, -97.3118973

14. Saint Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery
Duncan, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3926000, -97.4962000

15. Christ Lutheran Cemetery
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5544000, -97.2825000

16. Shell Creek Baptist Cemetery
Platte Center, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5692000, -97.3887000

17. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5728200, -97.3062500

18. Catholic Cemetery of Presentation Church and Saint
Bellwood, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3369000, -97.1683000

19. Saint Mary Cemetery
Osceola, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3233580, -97.5124280

20. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3427940, -97.5421140

21. Saint Andrews Catholic Church Cemetery #1
Osceola, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2923500, -97.4891000

22. Streeter Cemetery
Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5988998, -97.4085999

23. Gruetli Cemetery
Monroe, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4290000, -97.5810000

24. Saint Andrews Catholic Cemetery #2
Osceola, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2787000, -97.4822000