Betty Jean Gerbers

March 29, 1927 - December 10, 2019

Betty Jean Gerbers, 92, died on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Born in Allen County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Emma (Scheele) Gustin. She was a graduate of Woodburn High School, where she was the valedictorian of her class. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Woodburn, the Woman’s Auxiliary, and the Senior Saints. She retired in 1975 as the secretary for Woodlan High School, Woodburn after 16 years. She loved bowling, attending her grandchildren’s sporting events, and was a member of the Shirley City Red Hats. She is survived by her children, Rebecca (Mark) Childs of New Haven, Keith and Randy Gerbers both of Fort Wayne, and Todd Gerbers of Lebanon; 11 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Melvin in 2010; grandson, Justin Gerbers; sisters, Bernadette Heyman and Phyllis Hoeppner; and daughter-in-law, Deborah Gerbers in 2019. Funeral service is 12 Noon Monday, December 23, 2019 at Christ Lutheran Church, 4412 Park St., Woodburn with visitation two hours prior. Rev. Tim Edwards officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Preferred memorials are to the church. Arrangements by Harper’s Community Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. www.harperfuneralhome.com