Elaine M. Gerding Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Elaine M. Gerding of Glandorf, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Elaine left this world on March 4, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leo Blake and Evelyn Blake (May); her husband Louis E. Gerding; her daughter Karen Clute (Dean); and her siblings, Dorothy Wolowic (John), Sister Eleanor Blake, Delores German (Bill), Jeanie Bigelow (Bob) and James Blake.
She is survived by: her children, Joan Siefker (Aaron) of Glandorf, Barb Warnecke (John) of Glandorf, Mike Gerding (Amy) of Glandorf and John Gerding (Deb) of Kalida; and her siblings, Clarice "Cookie" Howard (Ron) of McHenry, IL, Jerry Blake (Sylvia) of Wauconda, IL. and Tom Blake (Theresa) of McHenry, IL. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made St. John the Baptist Catholic Church or a charity of the donor's choice.
