Marvin L. Gerik

Marvin L. Gerik Sr., age 77, of West, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 9, 2020 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco. A rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 14, 2020 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Stephen Nesrsta and Rev. Kyle Nesrsta as celebrants. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel. Limited capacity available for services, with masks and social distancing required. Marvin was born October 12, 1942 in West, the son of William and Amalie (Karlik) Gerik. He attended schools in West. On July 20, 1961 he was united in marriage to Nona Jean Kubacak in Abbott. Nona preceded him in death on July 1, 1999. Marvin was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West where he served as an usher for many years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2305, a 4th Degree member of the Msgr. George Doskocil Assembly #23914, and the American Legion Post #478. He worked for City of West and McLennan County Maintenance Departments for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and dancing. He loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. Marvin is also preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bennie, Frankie, Daniel, Edward and Joseph Gerik; and sisters, Doris Nesrsta, Irene Gerik, and Mary Jane Gerik. Survivors include his children, Marvin Gerik Jr. and wife Donna of West, Amanda Gilbert and husband Brad of Elm Mott, and Jeanne Anderson and husband Bryan, Chris Gerik, David Gerik and wife Jennifer and Cathy Jeffers and husband Buddy, all of West; a brother, Johnny Gerik; grandchildren, Kevin Bettge and wife Kenna, Tyler Bettge, Sharla Salazar and husband Abel, Kaden Anderson, Cole Anderson, Denton Gerik, Jessica Gerik, Daniel Gerik, Madison Gerik, Amanda Teal, and Kaci Jeffers; great grandchildren, Gabbie, Gracelyn, Karaline, Gracie, and Junior; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are Kevin Bettge, Tyler Bettge, Denton Gerik, Kaden Anderson, Cole Anderson, Daniel Gerik, Clint Crawshaw, and Jered Rochester. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church Building Fund.