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William Gerike

December 31, 2020
Largo, FL

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Gerike, William 9/24/1939 - 12/31/2020 Largo, FL Gerike, William (Bill) Edward of Largo, FL, age 81, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 31, 2020. William was born Sept 24, 1939 in Broadlands, IL the son of Albert & Anna Gerike (deceased). On October 12, 1963 he was united in marriage to Sharon Kats (Gerike). He is survived by his wife Sharon of 57 years, sons Scot John (Amy) of Largo, FL and Steven James of Mattawan, MI, grand daughters Megan (Norman) of Kalamazoo, MI and Christina (Steven) of Portage, MI, great grandson DeMarrion and Great granddaughter Alaiyah; brother in-law's Connie Kats (Donna) of Cedar Lake, IN and Dale Kats (Carole) of Lansing, IL as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins throughout the U.S. William was preceded in death by his parents as well as his brother Bud (Joanne) and sisters Betty & Ardelle. Bill and Sharon lived in Portage, MI 40 years and attended Calvary Bible Church where they were involved with Wisdom's Discplines before moving to Largo, FL in 2016. Due to Covid concerns there will be no services at this time, a memorial service will be held in the Fall in Michigan at a later date to be announced. Memorial contributions can be made to: Back to God Ministries Int'l, Calvary Bible Church Angel Tree Ministries, or Kalamazoo Christian Schools Assoc. Please visit William's remembered page leave a condolence or message for the family at: https://williamgerike.remembered.com/