Dorothy M. Gerdes, age 88 of Auburn, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 at Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn.

Survivors include her husband Dennis of Good Samaritan Society-Auburn; brother and sister-in-law Delbert and Bonnie Drewel of Brock; children and spouses Rodney and Mercedes Gerdes of Valentine; Rhonda and Bernard Sypal of Seward; Gail and Charles Mack of Verdon; grandchildren and spouses Valerie Gerdes, Jared and Jalin Gerdes, Katrina and David Duncan, Joshua and April Sypal; great-granddaughter Angela Sypal; step-great-granddaughter Kailey Duncan; brothers- and sisters-in-law Dave and Karen Gerdes; Virginia Gerdes; Iva and Larry Bohlken; Lloyd Volker; Cecil Bykerk; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be Friday, February 3, 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Auburn.  Burial will follow in Sheridan West Cemetery.  Visitation will be at the funeral home Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends 6:30 to 8:00.
 
Memorials are suggested to family choice. 

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn.