Jerry L. Gerber

Jerry L. Gerber, 78, of Syracuse, IN passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at his home. He was born on December 24, 1941 in Nappanee, IN to Valentine & Alma V. (Mullett) Gerber.

He attended Milford High School, was a United States Korean Army veteran, and lived most of his life in the Elkhart & Kosciusko County. He retired from various local trailer factories and he formerly worked at John’s Jet Creek and Gerber Concrete in Syracuse & New Paris.

He is survived by:

Twin Sister – Judy (Gene) Janeway of Wabash

2 Brothers – Allen Gerber of Syracuse & John Gerber of Phoenix, AZ

He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters – Nancy Helmuth, Sally Wineberg, infant Donna Gerber, infant Ruth Gerber and 2 brothers – Richard & Arnold Gerber.

Due to the current, unprecedented guidelines limiting public gatherings because of the COVID-19 virus, there will be a private family visitation and burial will take place in the South Union Cemetery.  A public memorial service to celebrate his life will be scheduled at a later date.** Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN, is in charge of arrangements.

Preferred memorials may be given to the donor’s Choice.