Gwendolyn I. Gerig's Obituary
Gwendolyn I. Gerig, 93, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Golden Years Homestead, Fort Wayne. Born in Endicott, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Beatrice (Jackson) Somerville. After graduating from Taylor University, she went on to teach music in PA and IN, retiring from Woodburn Elementary in 1979. She is fondly remembered by former students. She also gave private piano lessons for many years. She was a member of Westwood Fellowship, Woodburn. She enjoyed music and accompanied many choirs and soloists over the years. In addition to worship services, she also played for VBS, MOPS, and other children’s programs. She also enjoyed reading. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Emerald D. Gerig; daughters, Emily (David) Skinner and Onalee (Kevin) Giggy; daughter-in-law, Patricia Gerig; grandchildren, Matthew (Kristi) Skinner, Timothy (Andrea) Skinner, Daniel (Mary) Skinner, Jessica (Eric) Black, Joel (Megan) Gerig, Darrin Giggy, Rachelle (Zach) Eisele and 8 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her son, Gregory L. Gerig in 2001. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Westwood Fellowship, 4100 Becker Rd., Woodburn, with visitation one hour prior. Visitation is also 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Harper’s Community Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. Burial in the Mennonite Cemetery, Woodburn. Preferred memorials are to the church or Taylor University.
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