Deborah
Ann
Getz
)Gerbers
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Deborah Ann (Getz) Gerbers, 70, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, October 21, 2019. Debbie was born on July 8,1949 in Richmond, Virginia to Carl and Patricia (Ely) Getz, who survive. She attended school in Indianapolis, Indiana and was a 1967 graduate of Bishop Chatard High School. She went to college at Franklin College in Indiana, where she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority and met the love of her life, Keith. Keith and Debbie were married in June of 1970 and have remained faithfully together for 49 years. She graduated from Ivy Tech school of nursing in 1985 and went to work in a pediatric office for a decade before moving to a neurology office and then finished her career in the Alzheimer's unit of a nursing home. She spent her life in care of others and was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin, friend and nurse. She was a faithful servant of God her whole life and was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church. In her retirement years she and Keith enjoyed spending winters in Florida. She is survived by her husband Keith; children, Kevin (Deb), Tricia (Scott Norberg) and Brian (Jennica). Debbie was passionate about her family and in particular her 7 Grandchildren, Allison 19, Grant 16, Kellen 8 (Gerbers), Nicholas 9, Andrew 8 (Norberg), and Virginia 7 and Jude 4 (Gerbers). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Jude's Catholic Church, 2130 Pemberton Dr., Fort Wayne, Indiana with visitation two hours prior. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Debbie's memory may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Keith & family: Your loss is Heaven’s gain. We were deeply saddened to hear of Debbie’s sudden passing. We enjoyed knowing both of you Fall 1972-75 when we were all employed by DeKalb Eastern Schools in Butler. We remember Kevin’s birth and how much you two adored your first born son. As football coaches wives, Ann Fallis & I have so many fond memories of those brief, sweet years together with the Eastside Blazers before Al & I returned to our native Ohio. Take care, God bless! Lori & Al Peugeot Cedar Point Sandusky, Ohio
Keith , we are so sorry , Debbie was a delight to everyone that she came in contact with . We know you and your family have a very large void in your lives but God will give you the strength you need each day . Keep trusting him
I am so sorry to see this. I worked with Deb at Sacred Heart. She was a great nurse and friend. Prayers for her family.
To Debbie Getz Gerber Family – I went to Christ the King Grade School and Chatard High School with Debbie. She was always a kind, beautiful, and very special friend to so many people. My Akin Family and the Getz Family were all great friends – Parents and Kids! We were all Blessed! My sincere sympathy and prayers are with Debbie and All of your Family, Tim Akin
Keith and family, I share your sadness at this time of loosing a love one who has been with you for such a long time. Joining with you, we can recall the joyful memories and can be comforted in knowing where your love one has moved on to. Let us all follow Deb’s path towards a lifelong goal of joining her in our eternal home.
Dearest Keith, Brian and Jennica and Gerber’s family, What an amazing wife, woman, friend and grandmother. We connected so easy and enjoyed completely the love of our children living life together. Then came our grandchildren and we became a team together and Our love for them overflowed. Never to be forgotten,we will be a team together in heaven and on earth. Blessings are sure to follow for heaven holds eternal love. Until we meet again. We Love you Deb, we will all miss you dearly.
I am so sorry to hear of Deb’s passing. I was very fortunate to have worked with Deb at Sacred Heart Home. She was a wonderful Nurse and person, and I was lucky enough to call her, Friend. I am sad beyond belief, but I know she is now with the many people she cared for during her many years as a Nurse. God bless Her, and God bless the Family she leaves behind!
Dear Keith, Kevin, Tricia and Brian, I feel like I know all of you. I worked with Debbie at AMG. She was my life line and support. She made life so much easier for all of us, by her warmth, efficiency, nursing skills, happy and soothing disposition. You were So Precious to her!! God has gained a wonderful Angel in Heaven. I can see her peering around, looking for someone to help! Your loss is great, because her love was so immense. We would share our condolences in person but we have to be in Michigan for a family funeral. What a wonderful legacy she leaves !! May you feel her joy and peace in God’s Loving Embrace. “Well done, good and faithful servant” With heartfelt sympathy, Toni & Ray Ohlman
I am so very sorry to hear about Deb. I worked with her at Sacred Heart Home. What an amazing women!! I will always remember Deb as being a great nurse taking extra special care of each and every resident. She was so in tune not just to the residents but the staff as well always lending an ear and a hand to whoever needed it (even using her pediatric knowledge to help some us new mothers). May you find peace in knowing how special she was to so many other people besides just her family and keep all of her memories close to your heart. Thank you for sharing Deb with us. Prayers with you all.
Kevin, There are not words enough to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your MOM. Our prayers go out to and your family that God will give you strength to help you through these very difficult times now and forever. Our Love and Prayers to all of you. Kip and Joy
Kevin, I did not know your Mom but I do know her son and that is enough to know her. Very sorry for your families loss.
We will miss you so much Debbie, everyone should have a friend like you. Our hearts ache so much but we know you are in a better place. Our dinners of Mexican food will never be the same and we will have a glass of wine in your honor. You always had a smile and never met a stranger. Your love for Keith, children, grandchildren, and siblings was very impressive and wonderful to see. All our love Debbie.
An Amazing Life, an Amazing Ripple effect on all those she touched in her path of life. Faith, Family and Friends,
Keith and family I was her staff nurse at Sacred Heart when she first started at Sacred Heart she would have called me Pauley she was a wonderful nurse so sorry about your loss May she Rest In Peace Prayers
Kevin and family we are so sorry for the loss of your mother. Kevin I remember long time ago you left Hershel’s dog in your room or basement while the 3 of you went out for the evening. Your mom called me and was so mad and upset the dog did messes everywhere. Thank goodness the dog was not mikes
Keith and family, please know my prayers are for you in the loss of your wife, mother, and grandmother; that the God who sees will keep you in perfect peace.
Keith & Family, I’m so sorry for your loss. She was the kindest person ( as well as the best cousin) I know. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Love, Susie
I have had the pleasure of knowing Debbie for over 50 years, beginning at Franklin College in 1967. Sweet, fun loving, caring are all words that come to mind when thinking of Debbie. She could definitely light up a room. We lost her far to early and I will miss her. My sympathy and love to Keith, Kevin Tricia, brian, Carl and Patty. God Bless.
I love you Aunt Debbie. I’ll always cherish sweet memories of you at the Lake. You gave so much of yourself to others and always had kindness and gratitude to spare. I admire and aspire to the way you lived your life for others. Gentle, accepting and full of love. Your presence is deeply and sincerely missed. Love, your niece, Eleanor/Ellen
Mom I miss you so dearly. Your beautiful fingerprints are all over my life. My heart ache is unbearable. I do smile knowing you are in Heaven making friends with each soul you meet. You were everything to me and always there for me and my family in all ways. This journey will be what feels impossible without you. I will constantly want to talk to you and hug you and feel your endless love. I will always look forward to our Heavenly reunion. Please watch after Dad as I know you will and we will here on earth. I love you so much MOM!!! The massive hole in my heart will fill with your incredible love and the endless ways you have touched so many. God has called an amazing angel and Heaven just got brighter yet we will miss you endlessly. Sending All my love to Heaven I know God has already told you Job well done my daughter
Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers