Lenore F. Gerdeman

Lenore F. Gerdeman, 88, of Delphos, and formerly of Cincinnati, died at 10:13 a.m. Monday, January 23, 2012, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.

She was born May 4, 1923, in Delphos, the daughter of the late Theodore and Margaret (Korb) Gerdeman.

Survivors include a brother, Bernard (Marie) Gerdeman of Ottoville; seven sisters, Roseann Friedrich of Michigan, Alice (Louis) Quinter of Celina, Marie (Bill) Swick, MaryEllen Gerdeman and Joan (Robert) Ricker, all of Delphos, Dorothy (Elton) Lamy of Cincinnati, and Jane Fairfax of Dayton; and many nieces and nephews.

A brother, Eugene Gerdeman; and two nieces, also preceded her in death.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 26, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Delphos, with Father Jacob Gordon officiating.

Calling hours are from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, at Harter and Schier Funeral Home in Delphos, where a parish wake will be held at 7:30 that evening.

Preferred memorials: Donor’s choice.