Charles Gerke Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Charles Gerke Jr. (Harrison, Ohio), who passed away on September 23, 2025, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Charles may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Dottie Gerke; and his children, Chris Gerke (Jessica), Nick Papania (Terry), Dottie Lynn Papania and Tonya Alley (Terry).
Visitation was held on Sunday, September 28th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home (10385 New Haven Rd, Harrison, OH 45030).
