died Wednesday (Oct. 15th) in Nye Legacy, Fremont.
Betty was born May 5, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri to Louis and Faye (Dyas) McCammon. Betty lived in Kansas City until her marriage to Dale Gerke on February 4, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri.
The couple lived in Aberdeen, South Dakota for 3 years, and moved to Fremont in 1953. They operated Dale's Jewelry on 6th St. (Between Main and 'D'Sts) until Dale's death in 1962.
Betty had worked as a secretary for Metropolitan Life before becoming the corporate secretary for the Fremont Medical Associates, PC, in 1971.
She was a member of the First Congregational Church, UCC, where she had served as the church clerk and Deaconess. She was a member of the former National Secretaries Association.
Betty's survivors include Randy Gerke and Nancy Gerke, both of Lincoln, John (Hayley) Gerke of Des Moines, Iowa, Riah Gerke of Omaha, Caranda Gerke of Ames, Carry Gerke of North Bend, Jerad Gerke, Christian Gerke, Jaxon Gerke, Sawyer Gerke.
The memorial service will be 10 AM Monday at the First Congregational Church, UCC. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to her Church. There is no visitation.
Ludvigsen Mortuary is assisting the family.
online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(11)
James Leland Jr
Fremont, NE Monday, October 27, 2014 My thoughts to Randy and Nancy. Take care and be comfortedRuth Fischer
, NE Sunday, October 19, 2014 Randy,I was sorry to hear about your mother passing away. She was a very special person and I always enjoyed visiting with her. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Evelyn Sorensen Houston and family
Fremont, NE Sunday, October 19, 2014 We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Marilyn Harig
Cloudcroft, NM Saturday, October 18, 2014 Randy, Riah and Christian, I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you in this difficult time.Judy Kirchmann Semrad
Fremont, NE Friday, October 17, 2014 Betty was one of the sweetest, nicest people I've had the honor of knowing and calling a friend. I will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with Randy and Nancy.Dennis Cooper
Lincoln, NE Friday, October 17, 2014 Randy,My wife, Beni and I would like to say we are sorry for your loss to you and your family. You will be in our prayers and thoughts Monday when you lay her to rest. Sorry we couldn't be there for you.
Ken Merkt
Lincoln, NE Friday, October 17, 2014 Randy, I am so sorry for the loss that you have received. My sympathy in the loss of your mother.Shawn Paulson
KALISPELL, MT Thursday, October 16, 2014 Nancy-Sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts are with you.
-Shawn
Bob Engel & Dave Logsdon
Lincoln, NE Thursday, October 16, 2014 Randy, Dave and I are very sorry to hear of your mother's passing.Michael Blessing
Lincoln, NE Thursday, October 16, 2014 Nancy,I'm so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and the family.
Always your friend,
Mike
Alison Nielsen
Lincoln, NE Thursday, October 16, 2014 Nancy,I'm very sorry to read about your moms passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Alison