Gerry Berta was born on July 6, 1932, on the family farm near Broadwater, Nebraska. She was the last of seven children born to Barney and Maria Berta. Gerry graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1950. Dallas was born November 16, 1930, and his family moved to Bridgeport in 1946. He graduated from Bridgeport High in 1948. Following high school, Gerry returned to the family farm while Dallas joined the United States Marine Corps and was deployed to Korea. Upon his return from the Korean War, Dallas took a job in Rapid City, South Dakota, but made regular trips to Broadwater to see Gerry.They were married on June 4, 1955, in Broadwater and then made their home in Rapid City. Their son, Patrick, was born in May of 1956.The family moved to Des Moines, Iowa, in 1961 and that is where they lived for 62 years.

Although they loved Iowa, it was the western Nebraska area that held a special place in their hearts. “Home” to Gerry always meant the family farm south of Broadwater.They made multiple trips every year to spend time with family and friends in the Broadwater/ Bridgeport/Sidney area.They loved attending Bridgeport High School class reunions, and had a great time attending an occasional Cornhuskers football game with classmates George and Ann Williams, Russ and Connie Krieger, Harold and Madelyn Anderson, and others.They subscribed to the News-Blade for decades to keep up to date with what was going on back home.

Gerry and Dallas are survived by their son Patrick (Sally) Rohrs, grandson Daniel (Anna) Rohrs, and great-grandchildren Elijah, Rebecca, and Elizabeth Rohrs.

They are also survived by several nieces and nephews whom they loved dearly.

Gerry was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Joe Berta, Louis Berta,Wilson Berta, and sisters Savena Berta, Alvera Reano, and Renie Jessen. Dallas was preceded in death by his parents,Walter and Nadine Rohrs, and sister Patricia.

Memorial contributions in their honor can be made to Bridgeport High School.