Rodger GERKEN Obituary

Passed away peacefully at the Croft Rest Home, Timaru, on Saturday, October 4, 2025; aged 86 years. Most dearly loved husband and soulmate of Shirley for 64 years. Treasured father and father-in-law of Deb Gerken-Johns and Alan Johns, Jules and Paul Trevallion, and Craig and Charmayne. Loved grandad of Izzy and Jack. The Service celebrating Rodger's life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel,160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10.00am. In lieu of flowers donations to Motor Neuron Disease would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A livestream of the service is available, please email [email protected] or call 03 6862148. Messages to: The Gerken Family, C/- PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.