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Raymond Benedict Gerk

Birth	:	18 Jan 1928 Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, USA
Death	:	6 Nov 2016 Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Sterling, Logan County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5928001, -103.2296982
Description	:	RAYMOND BENEDICT GERK Raymond Benedict Gerk, 88 of Sterling entered eternal life on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 in Sterling. A Vigil Service and Recitation of the Rosary will be 6:00 p.m., Wed., Nov. 9 at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 10 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Bodzioch officiating. Inurnment to follow at Riverside Cemetery. Raymond was born January 18, 1928 in Sterling to John and Catherine (Dillie) Gerk. He had the distinction of being the first baby born at St. Benedict Hospital in Sterling. He grew up... Read More	RAYMOND BENEDICT GERK Raymond Benedict Gerk, 88 of Sterling entered eternal life on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 in Sterling. A Vigil Service and Recitation of the Rosary will be 6:00 p.m., Wed., Nov. 9 at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 10 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Bodzioch officiating. Inurnment to follow at Riverside Cemetery. Raymond was born January 18, 1928 in Sterling to John and Catherine (Dillie) Gerk. He had the distinction of being the first baby born at St. Benedict Hospital in Sterling. He grew up in Iliff and attended the Iliff schools. Raymond married the love of his life, Dorothy Applehans on January 10th, 1950 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. They enjoyed and went on many adventures together; including trips to California in their camper, fishing and hunting trips in the mountains and vacations to Las Vegas and Minneapolis. Raymond's first job was at the Goodrich Dairy picking up milk from the Padroni and Peetz farmers. He held many different jobs through the years. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a mechanic helper, at Venohr Texaco Service Station, and at the Pomeroy and Pomeroy delivering beer. Ray retired from the Sterling Beef Plant after many years of service. After retirement, Raymond and Dorothy continued traveling and spent their leisure time fishing, hunting and camping with their children and grandchildren. Many wonderful memories were made through these adventures. He maintained the Sterling Boat Club for many years and he took pride and enjoyment in working at the reservoir. Ray delivered windshields for Smart Parts and he tended a beautiful garden. Raymond was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Raymond is survived by his daughters, sons, sister, and their families, including 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy, parents and 8 siblings.

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Raymond Benedict Gerk's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Sterling, Logan County, USA.
When did Raymond Benedict Gerk death?
Raymond Benedict Gerk death on 6 Nov 2016 in Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, USA
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Latitude: 40.5928001
Longitude: -103.2296982

Family Members:

Parent

John Gerk

(1891 - 1979)

Katherine Dillie Gerk

(1899 - 1939)

Spouse

Dorothy Louise Applehans Gerk

(1930 - 2009)

Siblings

Ann Elizabeth Gerk Ertle

(1918 - 2012)

John Gerk Jr.

(1925 - 2015)

Pauline M Gerk Lauer

(1931 - 1972)

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