Barbara Gerstler
1945 - 2020
  

Gerstler, Barbara Age 74, died Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Gilbert Residence in Ypsilanti, Michigan. She was born on August 17, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan to Ted and Peg (Ardis) Fenker. Barb graduated from Ypsilanti High School in 1963 and Cleary College in 1965. On August 28, 1965 she married Jerry Gerstler in Ypsilanti and he preceded her in death on September 30, 2008. Barb was a secretary for the Ypsilanti Public Schools for over 30 years, spending most of her career at Perry Child Development. She was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Ypsilanti where she sang in both the junior and intermediate choir as a young girl. She loved country music, was an avid Red Wings fan and enjoyed travelling. Barb and Jerry built a summer home on Beaver Island which she savored, spending time with family and friends but most importantly she lived for her grandkids, who filled her life with joy. She is survived by her children: Scott (Michelle) Gerstler of Owosso and Tara (Rich) Noffsinger of Suttons Bay, three grandchildren: Jake and Lindsey Gerstler and Theophilus "Theo" Noffsinger, three siblings: Robert (Ruth Ann) Fenker of Indian River, Gary "Hugo" Fenker of Ypsilanti, Susan Fenker (Mark) Purcell of Ypsilanti, and a niece Becky Taft. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents. Cremation has taken place, a memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Those desiring may make contributions to the Huron Valley Humane Society, Beaver Island Rural Health Center or Lewy Body Dementia Association. www.ochalekstark.com