Jeanette E. Gerdeman Obituary
The memory of Jeanette E. Gerdeman of Ottawa, Ohio, who passed away on April 9, 2026 at the age of 95, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herman Hermiller and Anna Hermiller (Leopold); her spouse Lavern A. Gerdeman; her son-in-law Thomas Stechschulte; and her siblings, Virgil Hermiller, Frank Hermiller, Joseph Hermiller, Ruth Ann Hermiller and Kenneth Hermiller.
She is survived by: her children, Pat Stechschulte of Ottawa, Ron Gerdeman (Jean) of Ottawa and Herm Gerdeman (Lauri) of Ottawa; her grandchildren, Wade Stechschulte (Jodi), Terry Stechschulte (Linda), Andrea Ricker, Sydney Gerdeman, Taylor Good (Jordan), Corey Gerdeman (Kelsi), Brendon Gerdeman and Kylie Lammers (Drake); her brother Clifford Hermiller of Columbus Grove; her sister-in-law Betty Hermiller of Columbus Grove; and her in-law Gary Gerdeman (Judy) of Leipsic. She is also survived by fourteen great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Putnam County Hospice or a charity of the donor's choice.
