Ida Gerber
August 24, 1926 - March 13, 2025
Obituary
Ida “Etta” Gerber, age 98 of Monroe, WI passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe. She was born August 24, 1926, in Cherry River, Quebec, Canada with her birth registered in Amriswil, Canton Thurgau, Switzerland. She was the daughter of Gustave and Klara (Bauman) Bruehlman. They emigrated to the United States in 1927 settling in Monticello and later to Argyle. She was united in marriage to Alfred Gerber Jr on April 18, 1949, at the Argyle Lutheran Church. They started farming on County Y where they lived for the next 54 years. After her husband’s death she moved to Monroe. She became a naturalized citizen of the United States on April 21, 1955, and was very proud of her citizenship. It was always very important to have the flag displayed on the farm and later at her home in Monroe. She had been a member of the Monroe Assembly of God church and Believers Fellowship.
She is survived by three children: Dennis (Ginny) Gerber, Cheryl (Brad) Paske, Rudy (Julie) Gerber, all of Monroe, WI; daughter-in-law, Debra Gerber of Verona, WI; grandchildren: Aaron (Kendra) Gerber, Laura Gerber, Angela (Kim) Neuenschwander, Denelle Gerber, Justin (Amanda) Gerber, Curtis Gerber, Chad Paske, Larissa (Kevin) Parse, Randy (Heather) Gerber, Tim (Raylynn) Gerber; step-grandchildren: Dawn (Steve) Lunde, Deanna (Bernard) Perdue-Olson, Derek (Michelle) Perdue and Dan (Kathy Raymond) Perdue; 15 great grandchildren, 11 step-great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and 6 step great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; son, Larry; three sisters, Clara Bruehlman, Elizabeth Johnson, Bertha Willborn and two brothers, Gustave Bruehlman, Jr and John Bruehlman.
A funeral service will be held Monday, March 17, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Cornerstone Church (1540 Old Highway 81, Argyle) with her son, Dennis Gerber officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Argyle. A visitation will be held Monday, March 17, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at the church. The Erickson Funeral Home in Argyle is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Ida's name.
Events
Funeral Service
Mon Mar 17, 2025 @ 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Cornerstone Church • 1540 Old Highway 81, Argyle, WI 53504
Visitation
Mon Mar 17, 2025 @ 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Cornerstone Church • 1540 Old Highway 81, Argyle, WI 53504
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Memories
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Jody Welton
Family • about 2 months ago
Memories of Aunt Ida are always surrounded by love and faith. She took us, Augie, Debbie, and me, under her wing and held us tight through our entire childhood. She was just a trusty anchor during our turbulent childhood. I remember days out at the farm where I would just follow her around doing whatever she was doing. We would weed the garden, pick both vegetables and flowers, hangout laundry, wean the calves in the bar. I had more than one pail of milk upended over my shirt. It was all such a peaceful idyllic time. I loved Ida’s strong faith and eternal optimism. She loved life and was afraid of nothing. She was a true force of nature. I will cherish every memory I have of her. Love and Thank You. Jody (Bruehlman) Welton
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Linda K Dieckhoff
Family • about 2 months ago
So many memories of Aunt Ida. She sent such nice letters W/scripture enclosed. In spite of any pain Aunt Ida was so cheerful & upbeat. I'll never forget when she wanted mom & I to stop @ the farm when baby Tonya was born so we did. Then the times Ida called mom @ the N.G. condo. & would talk into the answering machine if mom was gone & declare who she thought was gonna win the Kentucky Derby. I always laughed. Ida's faith was truly an inspiration to others around her. May her family move forward with peace. Linda Dieckhoff