We are sad to announce that on September 3, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Horst D. Gerkens of Pacific, Missouri. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Otto Gerkens and Anna; his son Ralph Gerkens; and his siblings, Hinni, Heinrich, Karsten, Metta, Walter and Hans.

He is survived by : his wife Erika Gerkens of Pacific; his children, Gerry Gerkens (Julie) of Affton and Brian Gerkens (Kimberly) of Eureka; his grandchildren, Nichole Gerkens, Austin Saylors (Danielle), Ashley Gerkens (Andrew), Allison Gerkens and Jessica Gerkens; and his great grandchildren, Daryn, Sophia, Kaia and Chase.

Memorial donations can be made to the Franklin County Humane Society.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nieburg-Vitt, Thiebes Funeral Home