Dennis Eugene Gerber, 83, of Kendallville, Indiana died Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.

He was born October 22, 1939, in Kendallville to Eugene and Betty (Eichelbaugh) Gerber.

On November 19, 1960, in Kendallville he married Beverly J. Raber.

He honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1964.

Mr. Gerber had been a wood pattern maker with Flint and Walling in Kendallville, he had also worked at Cole Foundry in Kendallville, Morr Pattern in Kendallville, and Diversified Pattern in Avilla.

Dennis enjoyed listening to sports. He was a member of Bethel Christian Baptist Church and the Kendallville American Legion Post 86.

Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Beverly J. Gerber of Kendallville; two sons, Michael (Terri) Gerber of Kendallville and Dennis Scott (Denette) Gerber of Albion, five grandchildren, Eric (Jamie) Gerber, Ryan (Angela) Gerber, Justen Gerber, Cassandra (Steaven) Busz, and Katrina (Gene) Landers; ten great-grandchildren; and a sister, Karen Ziebell of Fort Wayne.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Bethel Christian Baptist Church, 2838 US Hwy 6 at the corner of 6 and 9, Kendallville with Pastor Shawn Shepherd officiating.

Burial will follow in Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville.

Honor guard services will be provided by the Veterans Honor Guard.

Casketbearers will be Eric Gerber, Ryan Gerber, Justen Gerber, Gene Landers, Steaven Busz, and William Gerber.

Visitation will be Monday, August 28, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the church.

View a video tribute after Monday or share memories and condolences with the family at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com