Nora R. Gerdemann

Nora R. Gerdemann, 55, of Delphos, passed on Friday, December 6, 2013 at her residence. Her Family.... She was born February 17, 1958 in Lima, Ohio to Donald and June (Weber) Link. On November 17, 1978, she married Joel A. Gerdemann. Nora is survived by her husband of 35 years, Joel A. Gerdemann; her mother, June Link; two daughters, Jennifer Gerdemann and Amy Gerdemann (Jack Rodabaugh); a son, Joel Andrew (Shannon) Gerdemann; four grandchildren, Aubrey Gerdemann, Adelyn Gerdemann, Collin Gerdemann, and Brett Rodabaugh; four brothers, Chris (Tina) Link, Tim Link, Nick (Julie) Link, and Pat (Julie) Link; a sister, Sara (Lyn) Powers; mother-in-law, Catharine Gerdemann; sister-in-law, Margie (Dan) Rostorfer and a brother-in-law, John (Laurie) Gerdemann. She was also preceded in death by her father, Donald Link; father-in-law, Norbert Gerdemann and brother-in-law, Mark Gerdemann. Her Legacy.... Nora was a farm wife, where she received The Ohio Young Farm Wife of The Year Award in 1988. She was also the General Manager at McDonald's of Delphos for 22 years, where she won numerous Manager of The Year Awards. She was a 1976 graduate of St. John's High School and a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, where she volunteered her time. She also volunteered at the Delphos Interfaith Thrift Store. She was very devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren. She was an avid Blue Jay fan. Her Farewell Services.... Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 13, 2013 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Rev. Chris Bohnsack, officiating. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Strayer Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions.... Memorials may be made to St. John's Scholarship Fund. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Nora R. Gerdemann please visit our Sympathy Store.

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