Janice E. Gerig

July 3, 1943 - January 27, 2017

Janice E. Gerig, 73, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at home with her family by her side. Born in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Doris (Koch) Doehrman. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and a former member of Christ Lutheran Church where she was active in the Ladies Group and served on many boards and committees. She was also an associate member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sarasota, FL. Jan retired in 2006 after serving as executive assistant and human resources manager at Colwell General, Inc. for 25 years and five years at Chromasource, Inc. Jan loved the many summers spent at Lake George with her family and a good card game with family and friends. Above all, she loved her family and valued the good times spent together. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Thomas; daughter, Tamara Davich of Fort Wayne; son, Troy (fiancée Lisa Lothamer) Gerig of New Haven; five grandchildren, Chad (Kristine) Wierzbinski; Ashley Wierzbinski (fiancée Josh Faurote); Derek Gerig, Tara Gerig, Ashley Gerig; three great-grandchildren; brother, Larry (Janice) Doehrman of New Haven. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Angela, in 1986 and infant brother, Robert. Funeral service is 11:00 a.m. Monday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 7710 E State Blvd., Fort Wayne with calling one hour prior to service. Pastor Steve Ahlersmeyer officiating. Calling is also 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. Burial in Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Woodburn. Preferred memorials are to The American Cancer Society, Worship for Shut-Ins, or St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Building Fund.