Ricki Thomas GERBASICH

9 AUG 1952 - 20 FEB 2019

• BIRTH: 9 AUG 1952, South Bend, St Joseph, IN
• DEATH: 20 FEB 2019, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan

• MARRIAGE: 27 NOV 1971

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[N20613] Rick T. Gerbasich
August 9, 1952 - February 20, 2019

Kalamazoo - Ricki Thomas Gerbasich, 66, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Rick was born August 9, 1952 in South Bend, IN to the late Victor L. and Henrietta J. (Mackowiak) Gerbasich. On November 27, 1971 Rick married the love his life Monica (Moore) Gerbasich, she preceded him in death on December 6, 2010. Survivors of Rick include his sons, Michael (Michelle) Gerbasich, Bradley Gerbasich, and Ricki J. (Kim) Gerbasich; 3 grandchildren; brother, Dale (Vicki) Gerbasich; and a sister, Vickie (Dave) Zakowski. Rick was a graduate of Washington High School class of 1970 and a member of the 1969 state championship football team. He worked for Eaton Corporation for 20+ years. He was a very giving person, always placing others before himself. He had a great sense of humor. Rick coached football at Holy Family & baseball at Matthys’s Little League for his son’s. He was a contributing author to "The Rules of The Road", and a passionate Euchre player. Visitation will be 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday, February 25, 2019 in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in Holy Family Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.