Bertha Elsie Gerke Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 25, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Bertha Elsie Gerke of Hubbard Lake, Michigan. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Hoeberling and Laura Hoeberling (Kauer); her granddaughter Stacy Gerke DeLisle; and her siblings, Herman Hoeberling, Ruth Wilke, Ida Eller, Laura Burgess, Dora Schultz, Alice Schiellerd and John Hoeberling.
She is survived by: her sons, Gary Gerke (Ann) of Herron, Earl Gerke (Karen) of Lachine and Kurt Gerke (Tina) of Hubbard Lake; her grandchildren, Lori McKay (Matt), Brad Gerke (Rachel), Brian Gerke, Jason Gerke, Kris Gerke (Leona Ritthaler), Kristen Liske (Dan), Kari Bustillos (Josh) and Kim Prevo (Dan); her great grandchildren, Ashley McKay, Brittany Piper (Kole), Alyssa DeLisle, Kelli DeLisle, Layne Gerke, Kaleb Gerke, Malia Gerke, Hailey Liske, Hannah Liske, Emma Liske, Eva Liske, Rush Bustillos, Lexi Bustillos, Evan Prevo, Jensen Prevo and Dylan Prevo; her great great grandchildren, Phoenix Loughery, Oliver Piper and Motley Piper; and her niece Lorraine Kubbe (Eller). She is also survived by many other nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hope Lutheran Church, 5462 Nicholson Hill Road, Hubbard Lake, MI 49747 or Hospice of Michigan, 199 Long Rapids, Alpena 49707.
