Arnold J. Gerbers

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Gerbers, Arnold2Arnold J. Gerbers, 90, died Monday, November 11, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Maumee Twp., he was the son of the late Leonard and Marie Gerbers. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Payne, Ohio. He retired from Phelps Dodge Co. after 37 years of service.

Arnold is survived by his wife of 65 years, Gloria; children, Debbra (Michael) Henry of New Haven, Jennifer (Charles) Followell of Garrett, Michael (Linda) Gerbers of Columbia City, and Sara (David) Roehling of Harlan; nine grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and two great great granddaughters. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Schaefer; and an infant brother.

Funeral service is 11 a.m. Thursday, November 14, 2013 at St. James Lutheran Church, 511 W. Townline Rd., Payne, OH with calling one hour prior to service. Pastor Fred Meuter officiating. Calling is also 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Preferred memorials are to the church or Parkview Home Health and Hospice. For online condolences please go to www.harperfuneralhome.com.