Racine- Linda Lee (nee: Matson) Gerber, 60, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Thursday, February 24, 2011 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Linda was born in Racine on December 14, 1950 to the late Andrew and Marilyn (nee: Hess) Matson. She graduated from Jerome I. Case High School in 1969. On November 11, 1983 – she was united in marriage with Robert Chris Gerber, who preceded her in death on February 22, 2003.
Linda was proudly employed as a certified resident assistant at Lincoln Lutheran – Schmidt Memorial Home in Oak Creek for the past 14 years. With a profound Christian faith, she had attended the Racine Assembly of God. Outside of helping her residents at work, Linda enjoyed being with her beloved cats.
Surviving are her step-children, Dave (Kay) Gerber, Joe Gerber, Jim Gerber and Chris (Charlotte) Gerber; many step-grandchildren; aunt, Gwen Nelson; sisters-in-law, Marji (Ray) Kintis and Dorothy (Louis) Cosenza; cousins, Doris Jensen, Bruce (Sandra) Hess, Brian (Jan) Hess and Joy (Norv) Thompson; other special relatives, co-workers and friends.
In accordance with Linda’s wishes, a brief prayer service will be offered on Monday, February 28, 2011 at 12:00 noon at the chapel of West Lawn Memorial Park, 9000 Washington Avenue in Racine. In memory of Linda, memorials to the Lincoln Lutheran – Schmidt Memorial Home has been suggested.
A special note of thanks to the All Saints Cancer Center for the compassionate care and for being so kind to Linda during her illness. May God bless all of you!
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