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David Joseph “Dewey” Gerk

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Birth	:	29 Jan 1962 Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, USA
Death	:	20 May 2014 Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Sterling, Logan County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5928001, -103.2296982
Description	:	David Joseph "Dewey" Gerk, 52, of Greeley, CO passed away on May 20, 2014 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Sterling, Colorado on January 29, 1962 to Joe and Corinne (DeSoto) Gerk and grew up in Iliff. He graduated from Caliche High School in 1980, Northeastern Junior College, University of Northern Colorado and received a master's degree from Western State College. His first nine years of teaching were in Salida, Colorado, before moving to Greeley where he spent the last twenty years teaching at Christa McAuliffe Elementary. Dewey was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed attending Rockies,... Read More	David Joseph "Dewey" Gerk, 52, of Greeley, CO passed away on May 20, 2014 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Sterling, Colorado on January 29, 1962 to Joe and Corinne (DeSoto) Gerk and grew up in Iliff. He graduated from Caliche High School in 1980, Northeastern Junior College, University of Northern Colorado and received a master's degree from Western State College. His first nine years of teaching were in Salida, Colorado, before moving to Greeley where he spent the last twenty years teaching at Christa McAuliffe Elementary. Dewey was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed attending Rockies, CU, UNC, and nieces' and nephews' sporting events. He loved his frequent trips to Blackhawk and Las Vegas, camping and fishing. Most of all, his greatest joy was being with family. Dewey endured an eleven year battle with cancer showing courage, faith and optimism. During numerous treatments he seldom missed work and said, "The kids lift me up and keep my mind on positive things." He is survived by his mother, Corinne; brothers, Kenny (Peggy), Jim (Mary), Chas (Deb), Geoff (Peggy), Richard (Dena); sister, Peggy Lueck (Jim); eighteen nieces and nephews, eleven great-nieces and nephews, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was blessed to have great friends from school, gambling buddies, and neighbor, Joe. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe; and his grandparents, along with many aunts and uncles. Viewing will be 5-7pm Monday, May 26, 2014 at Adamson Chapel. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 11:00am, Tuesday, May 27, 2014 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30am all at St. Mary Catholic Church, 2222 23rd Avenue, Greeley. Interment will be 3:00pm at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling, Colorado. Memorials may be made to "Relay for Life" or "American Cancer Society" in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services, 2000 47th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80634. To extend condolences to the family go to adamsonchapels.com

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David Joseph “Dewey” Gerk's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Sterling, Logan County, USA.
When did David Joseph “Dewey” Gerk death?
David Joseph “Dewey” Gerk death on 20 May 2014 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, USA
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Latitude: 40.5928001
Longitude: -103.2296982

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Parent

Joseph Gregory Gerk

(1927 - 2003)

Corinne Mae DeSoto Gerk

(1928 - 2018)

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