Thomas "Tom" Gerig

August 28, 1939 - September 8, 2018

Thomas G. Gerig, 79, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Golden Years Homestead Assisted Living. He was the son of the late Ralph and Garnet (Hutker) Gerig. Tom was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne and a former member of Christ Lutheran Church, Woodburn, where he served as an elder. He served in the Indiana National Guard from 1959-1965 earning the rank of sergeant. Tom was a lifetime member of the American Legion. After working at International Harvester for 25 years, he was self-employed hauling cattle, farming, and raising livestock. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, a good euchre game, and time spent with his family and friends at Lake George and Windward Isle in Sarasota, FL. He is survived by his daughter, Tamara Davich of Fort Wayne; son, Troy (Lisa) Gerig of New Haven; five grandchildren, Chad (Kristine) Wierzbinski; Ashley (Josh) Faurote; Derek Gerig, Tara Gerig, Ashley Gerig; step-grandchildren, Jeremy and Alisha Lothamer; four great-grandchildren; one step great-grandchild; and sisters-in-law Arlene Gerig of Maumee, OH and Delles Gerig of Fremont. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Janice, in 2017; daughter, Angela; sister, Mary Ellen Garmater; and brothers, Ralph Paul and Robert. Funeral service is 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 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 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Harper’s Community Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. Burial in Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Woodburn. Preferred memorials are to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Building Fund, The American Heart Association, or Worship Anew.