Roger W. Gerke

GERKE, Roger W., beloved husband of the late Helen E. Gerke (nee Merrill). Loving father of Jenny (Jim) Farris, Theresa (Bryant) Dold, Mary Jo (Rob) Arnold, Judy Farrell and Jill Gerke. Devoted grandfather of Steve, Scott, Tiffany, Bryan, Brittany, Lindsay, Katie, Bryant and Andrew. Also survived by 7 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Paul (Rose) Gerke and the late James, Charles and Mary Herren. Passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2012, at 85 years of age. Visitation B.J. Meyer Sons Memorial Home, 4841 Glenway Avenue (next to St. Teresa Church) on Wednesday from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday 10:00AM at St. Teresa of Avila Church, 1175 Overlook Avenue. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati Inc., c/o Bethesda Foundation Inc., PO Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597 or Mercy Franciscan at West Park, Mercy Foundation, P.O. Box 428553, Cincinnati, OH 45242-8553. www.bjmeyersons.com