John P Gerlach

John P. "Jack" Gerlach June 16, 1933 - April 21, 2007 John P. "Jack" Gerlach age 73 of Greenfield, passed away peacefully at his residence on April 21, 2007 He was born on June 16, 1933 in Indianapolis to the late John W. and Catherine Ruth (McAtee) Gerlach. He was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church, former member of the Moose Lodge, Old Oakland Country Club, Greenfield Country Club, and American Legion. Mr. Gerlach was the Owner of Alloy Architectural Products of Indianapolis for 40 years. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran serving in the Korean War. He is survived by his wife: Marlene (Elrod) Gerlach whom he married on December 8, 1956; two sons: Jay Gerlach of Arizona, Michael Gerlach of Indianapolis, three daughters: Mary Ann (Friend: Dave Emmons) Morrow of Indianapolis, Diane (husband: Jerry) Barney of Ohio, Lisa Gerlach of Greenfield, nine grandchildren: Nicole (husband: Adam) Mann, Michael Gerlach Jr., Ashley Gerlach, Joshua Gerlach, Sasha Gerlach, Patrick Barney, Connor Barney, Ian Barney, Jordan Wright. one sister: Mary Rose (husband: Bill) Murphy of Indianapolis, one brother: Thomas Gerlach of Arizona. He is preceded in death by: parents, sister: Joanie Adcock Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday April 25, 2007 at St. Michaels Catholic Church with Rev. Severin Messick O.S.B. and Deacon Jerry Barney, Entombment will follow at Washington Park East in Indianapolis. Friends may call 4 8 pm on Tuesday April 24, 2007 at Pasco-Stillinger Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Online condolences may be made at www.pasco-stillinger.com Comments I am so sorry to hear that Jack passed away. As I look above me there is a picture of Jack looking fine and dandy in a 1986 golf outing with my father here in Louisville. " They were always great friends who worked hard and had fun times together afterwards.I witnessed the great respect my father had for Jack first hand when I joined him in in business in 1987 and enjoyed my relationship with Jack the same as my father did. Talking with Jack was a touchstone to my father. People we have loved and those who have loved us - not only make us more human - but become a part of us, and we carry them around with us all the time -whether we see them or not- and in some ways we are a sum total of those who have loved us - and those we have given ourselves to. w.r.cole &assoc.,inc. (bill cole) - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Jay, Mike, I'm terribly sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May God be with you and give you comfort. " Randy L. Sexton - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM I only met with cousin Jack several times over the years and had one business dealing with " him. Not sure if my two kids ever knew him. That said, I always thought he was a very kind and humorous guy. Wish we could have visited more with him and his family. Mom mentioned him often. I know she liked Jack. Jim, Angela,and Joe Walsh send our sympathies to Jack's family. jim walsh - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. " Love, Dorothy and Don Dorothy and Don Potter - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM