Beata R. Gerbitz
June 17, 1937 - February 24, 2021
        

The family of Beata Gerbitz rejoices that the Lord brought her to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.  She was born June 17, 1937 in St. Paul, Minnesota and she reached the age of 83.  Her parents were Adolph and Adeline Gerlach.  She was baptized in the Christian faith on July 4, 1937 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Arlington, Minnesota.  Beata confirmed her faith on March 21, 1951 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, New Ulm, Minnesota.

 She attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Elementary School, Dr. Martin Luther High School, and Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm.  She taught at St. Peter’s Lutheran School in Oak Grove, Wisconsin from 1957-1959.

 Beata married Enno Gerbitz on June 27, 1959 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, New Ulm, Minnesota.  Beata is survived by her children, Barbara (John) Mueller, John (Christine) Gerbitz, Joel (Kristine) Gerbitz, Peter (Lori) Gerbitz, Carolyn (John) Reim, and Andrew (Madeleine) Gerbitz, 23 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.  Also surviving is one brother, Joel Gerlach and nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two sisters and brothers-in-law, Naomi (Philip) Janke and Lorna (James) Pelzl, one brother and sister-in-law, Vernon (Betty) Gerlach, and one sister-in-law, Lillian Gerlach.

Beata was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Hales Corners, Wisconsin, from its beginnings in 1960 until the time of her death.

 Lord, when your glory I shall see, and taste your kingdom’s pleasure,

Your blood my royal robe shall be, my joy beyond all measure!

When I appear before your throne, your righteousness shall be my crown;

With these I need not hide me.

And there in garments richly wrought,

As your own bride I shall be brought

To stand in joy beside you. (Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676)

 

Services will be on Sunday, March 7 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 12145 Edgerton Avenue, Hales Corners WI. Visitation: 2:00 PM, Worship Service 4:00 PM

 A lunch will follow.