Died Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Stanton Health Center
Dorothy was born November 26, 1927 in Rural West Point, Nebraska to Ernest and Selma 'Krueger' Abendroth. She was raised on a farm near West Point. She attended District #25 and #27. Then she attended St. Paul's Lutheran School. Dorothy married Willis Gerwick on June 23, 1948. The couple moved to Scribner in 1957. She worked at the Scribner Good Samaritan Center for many years, retiring in 1996.
Dorothy was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Scribner and it's Ladies Aid group. She loved to make and decorate cakes, gardening, embroidery and crocheting. She loved baking bread, rolls and making pies for the church stand. Dorothy and Willis belonged to many card clubs and loved to go dancing on Saturday nights. Out of all the things she loved to do; GiGi (named by her grandchildren) loved being with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors:
Son - Robert (Debbie) Gerwick of Bedford, TX.
Daughters - Linda Gerwick of Topeka, KS.
Susan (Darrell) Bailey of Norfolk
Grandchildren and their families -
William (Holly) Gerwick and Carter
Elizabeth Carson
Wes Carson
James (Courtney) Bailey and Kailee and Ezekiel
Andrea (Travis Beans) Bailey and Jacob
Jennifer Bailey and Quincy
Sisters - Gladys Prokop of Pender
Shirley Schinck of Oakland
She also loved all her nieces, nephews, cousins and their families. She has had many dear friends through her life and she has cherished each and every one of them.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, husband Willis, 3 sisters Elveria, Elaine and Luella.
The funeral will be 10 am, Saturday, November 6, 2021 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Scribner. Burial will follow in the Scribner Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday at Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 5pm to 7pm. Memorials are suggested to St. Peter's Lutheran Church or the Lutheran Hour.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(5)
June Ramsey
Palm Desert, CA Thursday, November 4, 2021 Andrea, I am so sorry for your loss. I know your grandmother was a special person in your life. May the memories you have lift your spirits as you go through this difficult time. Love you.Janice Poppe Smeal
Fremont, NE Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Linda and family, so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My sympathy to all of you.Lori Kisby
Fremont, NE Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Aunt Dorothy was a wonderful lady. I loved her sense of humor and warm hugs. I will always many, many fond memories of this sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers have been with all of you!Ray Stern
Plattsmouth, NE Monday, November 1, 2021 Am very sorry for loss of your mom. Have a lot of good memories. Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.Marlene Ludwig
FREMONT, NE Sunday, October 31, 2021 We will miss Dorothy,but I am sure she got a wonderful big hugs from her sisters and others in heaven. You're in my thoughts and prayers 🙏💗