Joe Gerig

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date for Joseph George Gerig, 92, West Plains, Missouri.

Mr. Gerig passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at his home.

He was born August 29, 1927, at Wainwright, Oklahoma, to Henry Gerig and Gladys Alma Smith Gerig.  He was married to Alta Lorene Sexton, who preceded him in death.  Joe enjoyed watching birds and loved spending time with his family.  In his younger years he broke horses and was a project superintendent in the construction industry.  Mr. Gerig was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

He is survived by three children, Alicea Goldberg and husband, Bo b, Phoenix, Arizona, Darice Roha and husband, Frank, West Plains, Missouri and Brad Gerig, State of Arizona; fifteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Henry Gerig, Las Vegas, Nevada; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, wife, one son, Robert Gerig and five brothers and sisters, preceded him in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.