George G. Gerner

George G. Gerner, 80, of Krakow, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. George was born on January 20, 1940, in Villa Ridge, Missouri to the late Henry Leonard and Anna Marie (nee Brinkmann) Gerner. He was united in marriage to Joyce Price on September 30, 1961, at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church. George served in the Army National Guard from 1959 to 1965 and was an active member of American Legion Post 218 for over fifty years. During that time, he served as Post Commander, on the Honor Guard, and volunteered in many different capacities. He was also a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, Siesl Council 1121, served on the rural fire department board, and loved to watch sports on TV. George graduated from St. Francis Borgia High School and loved his career in the maintenance department at the SFBRHS where he became a favorite of many high school students through the years.  

A private family visitation and graveside service will be held at St. Gertrude Catholic Cemetery and a public memorial Mass will be announced later. Friends and family are invited to donate to St. Gertrude Catholic Church or the Franklin County Honor Flight in his memory.

George is survived by his wife, Joyce J. Gerner of Krakow; four children, Valerie Trentmann and husband Gerald Jr. of Krakow, Trina Fisher and husband Rodney Lee of Washington, Scott Gerner of Krakow, and Kirk Gerner of Krakow; one brother, Leonard Gerner of Washington; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four siblings, Theola Gerner, Anna Marie Luecke and husband Norbert, Joseph Gerner in infancy, and Cyril Gerner; one nephew, Michael Luecke; and his parents-in-law, Mike and Evelyn Miller.

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