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John Gerger • 1916 - 2006 John Gerger, 89, Velva, died Sunday, January 22, 2006, in the Souris Valley Care Center, Velva, ND. John was born October 10, 1916 in Fulda, ND, the son of Adolph and Johanna (Schiele) Gerger. He was raised and educated in the Fulda area. From 1937 to 1939 he worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps and was stationed in Mohall, where he drove truck. On October 23, 1939 he married Barbara Lindeman in Fulda, ND. In 1941 they moved south of Velva where they farmed until 1979. He worked for another 10 years for his cousin before finally retiring from farming in 1989. In 1999 they moved to Voltaire. John enjoyed wood working, fishing, and spending time with his family. He liked watching T.V. and enjoyed visiting with friends and family over a good cup of coffee. In his younger days he loved to dance and he always enjoyed listening to polka music. John was a jokester and always had great one-liners. He had a good sense of humor and a lot of patience with his grandchildren. He was a devout John Deere man and he never drove anything different. John was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Velva and the Knights of Columbus in Minot. He was a member of the Velva rural fire board and served on the school board for numerous years at Woodluff School #1, south of Velva. Survivors: Wife, Barbara, Velva; children, Stan (Carol) Gerger, New Hope, MN, Larry (Kay) Gerger, Shoreview, MN, Linda (Mike) Haskins, Circle Pines, MN, and Sandra (Tracy) Selzler, Velva, ND; son-in-law, James Legg, McClusky; 12 grandchildren, Jackie (Terry) Gehring, Susan (Dave) Abel, Kathy (Craig) Dockter, Sarah (Russ) Leitzen, John Gerger, Amanda Gerger, Kristine (Ben) Erickson, Mary Beth Haskins, Matthew (Kate) Schlag, Adam Schlag, Luke Schlag and Hannah Schlag; seven great-grandchildren, Lance, Elizabeth and Emily Gehring, Noah and Cameron Abel, Zachary and Caleb Dockter; brothers, Emil Gerger of Oregon and Tony Gerger of California; sister, Theresa Gerger, Rugby; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. John was preceded in death by his daughter, Evangeline "Vangie" Legg, who died four months ago; his parents, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral: Friday, January 27, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Velva. Visitation and Vigil Prayer Service: Visitation Thursday, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., with the vigil prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Velva. Burial: Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Velva, ND. Celebrant of the Liturgies: Monsignor Joseph Senger Readers: Amanda Gerger and Kristine Erickson Gift Bearers: Emily Gehring, Elizabeth Gehring and Zachary Dockter Music: Debbie Bachmeier, song leader Honorary Bearers: John's many family and friends Active Bearers: Johnny Gerger, Matthew Schlag, Adam
Schlag, Luke Schlag, Ben Erickson Lance Gehring To sign the online guest register
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