A funeral will be held Saturday, April 19, 2025 for 75-year-old Wanda Kay Gerler of Frohna, Missouri who peacefully passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and friends.
She was born February 14, 1950 in Sikeston, MO to Mearl Arthur and Mary Marie (Tucker) Masterson. They preceded her in death.
Wanda and Clinton E. Gerler were married on August 8, 1975 in Kennnett, MO. He preceded her in death on November 4, 2018.
Survivors include three sons: Kevin (Debbie) Petty of Frohna, MO, Bryan (Rhonda) Petty of Uniontown, MO, and Scott (Amy) Gerler of Frohna, MO; a step-daughter: Leith (Aaron) McHugh of Colorado Springs, CO; a sister: Margaret Poole of Cooter, MO; a brother: Willam (Tracey) Masterson of Steele, MO; and 12 grandchildren, Nickolas Petty, Jay Petty, Holden McHugh, Averi McHugh, Makailyn Gerler, Taegan Gerler, Emersyn Pitts, Ellie Gerler, Kellan Pitts, Charli Gerler, Ridge Gerler and Kollins Gerler.
She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter: Hadley McHugh, four brothers: Mearl Masterson Jr, Micum Masterson, Gary Masterson, and Willie Cantrell Jr; three sisters: Violet Swinney, Pamela Pucket, Stella Masterson and her special friends, Barb Seibel and Shelley Sachs.
Wanda served as a medical assistant at the Rural Medical Clinic at Frohna, MO, alongside Dr. Mark Schabbing.
She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and served as a Stephens Minister at the Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau.
She loved to sew, embroider, garden, cook and do crafts. She loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. Most of all she Loved her Lord and Savior.
Visitation will be from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg.
A funeral for 75-year-old Wanda Kay Gerler of Frohna will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg with Rev. Frank Lucas officiating.
Burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Altenburg.
Memorial contributions may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church Building Fund or Journey Hospice.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.