Geraldine L. "Jerry" Burdge

78, of Van Wert, OH., died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, February 10, 2008, at Van Wert County Hospital, Van Wert, OH..

She was born in Frederick, MD., on May 26, 1929, the daughter of the late John W. and Katherine L. (Roth) Minker. On February 22, 1941, she married Richard G. Burdge Sr., on September 04, 1949, who preceeded her in death on December 15, 1984.

Mrs. Burdge was a member of St. Marks Lutheran Church, Van Wert, Twig 2, Order of Eastern Star, American Legion Aux., She was also a former member of Phi Beta Psi Sorority and Women of the Moose for many years.

She is survived by Diana (Gary)Werts (daughter) of Van Wert, Malinda (Terry) Shellabarger (daughter) of Van Wert, and Richard (Cheryl)Burdge Jr. (son) of Van Wert. Grandchildren, Aaron (Tina) Werts, Timothy (Cory) Werts, James (Tiffany) Werts, Amber (Freddy) Rodriguez, Tony (Vicky) Shellabarger, Kandi (Adam) Stripe, Mandi (Eric Dangler) Taylor, Sarah (Jeff Snyder) Burdge, & Jon Burdge. 19 great grandchildren and her dog, Neve.

In addition to her husband, 9 Brothers and sisters, also preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2008, at Brickner Funeral Home in Van Wert, with the Rev. William C. Haggis II officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.

Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, at the funeral home, and 1 hour prior to the service on Thursday.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Van Wert Community Band.