Marlene Gerdes, age 82 of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, April 04, 2017 at Long’s Creek Assisted Living in Auburn.

Survivors include her sons Jerry of Omaha; Terry of Aurora; Craig and wife Bobbi of Lousiville; grandchildren Tara and Trent; sisters Bernice Grable of Auburn; Judy and husband Robert Pence of Kearney, MO; other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be Friday, April 7, 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Auburn. Burial will follow in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends 6:00 to 8:00.

Memorials are suggested to St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery.

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn.