Herbert Martin Gerken Obituary
The passing of Herbert Martin Gerken of Fort Wayne, Indiana occurred on May 31, 2026. Herbert, born on October 27, 1940, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Elizabeth Gerken (Hagemann); and his siblings, Rev. Richard, Rev. David, John, Luther and Pauline Kummer.
He is survived by: his wife Donna Gerken (Germann); his father Rev. Walter Gerken; his children, Mary Gerken of New Haven, IN, Philip Gerken (Donia Ake) of Fort Wayne, IN, Peter Gerken (Lia Diorio) of Merchantville, NJ, Eve Gerken of Fort Wayne, IN, Sarah Whiteside (Travis) of Fort Wayne, IN, Ruth Deckard of Whiteland, IN, Anna Prindle (John) of Gulf Breeze, FL, Miriam Davis (Jason) of Garner, NC and Paul Gerken (Christine Torrence) of Indianapolis, IN; and his grandchildren, Jessica, Ashley, Tasha, Christopher, Annamarie, Dominic Gerken, Taylor Whiteside, Mckenna, Laney Deckard, Maddox, Brock Prindle, Lillian, Jay, Nolan, Heath Davis and Claudia Gerken.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Worship Anew, and Stillwater Hospice.
