Elaine Gerber

Elaine Mary Baustert Gerber was born on July 23, 1951, to Paul H. Baustert and Mary Agnes (Rother) Baustert.

As a child she attended Holy Trinity Catholic School in Okarche and she graduated from Okarche High School in 1969. Upon graduation, Elaine attended the St. Anthony School of Nursing and received her RN diploma in 1972.

She married her husband and love of her life, James Gerber, on Aug. 6, 1971.

Elaine had a fulfilling and successful career. She worked at St. Anthony’s Hospital and then later at Deaconess Hospital.

She subsequently taught classes at Francis Tuttle Technology Center and then worked at the Gerber Family Clinic, all while taking on the most important job of raising her family.

She was a fiery redhead whose passion for her family and children was second only to the unconditional love she showered upon them.

She was on fire for Christ and took every opportunity to share God’s love with all she encountered. She lived her life as a good and faithful servant, always offering her time and talents to the church.

Elaine was a member of the Kingfisher Federated Church and was a driving force behind the Mission Committee.

Elaine was the embodiment of zeal and kindness.

She and her twin sister, Elise, were inseparable from birth to nursing school to their double wedding to living within just a few miles of each other.

She had a passion for junk shopping, antiquing and planting fl owers that she has passed on to several of her nieces and nephews who all lovingly refer to her as “Crazy Aunt Laine.”

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Mary Agnes Baustert, sisters Martha and Paula Baustert, and son Eric John Gerber.

Elaine is survived by her husband, Dr. James Gerber; her daughter Stephanie Gerber Craig, her husband Benjamin and grandchildren Nathaniel and Natalie Craig; her son Joel Gerber, his wife Rachel and grandchildren Ahni, Corina and Samuel Gerber; her son Jacob Gerber and his husband Brandon Kirk; her twin sister Elise Morrow and husband Fred; her brother Gary Baustert and his wife Shelia; her brother Bob Baustert and his wife Wyola; her sister Sharon Clark and her husband Tom; her brother Mike Baustert and his wife Gina; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Her family wants to thank all of the doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals for their care and dedication during this diffi cult time, with a special thanks to Healthcare One and Integris Deaconess.

Visitation will be Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, and Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, from 1-6 p.m. at the Huber-Benson Funeral Home in El Reno.

We are sad to announce a private memorial service for Elaine will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 at the Kingfi sher Federated Church for family and invited guests only.

The graveside service at Kingfi sher Cemetery immediately following is open to all friends with masks and social distancing.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kingfisher Federated Church Mission Committee.

Please consider a donation of blood, plasma or platelets to the nearest Oklahoma Blood Institute facility.