Doris was born January 30, 1935 on the family farm in Lancaster County, Nebraska to William and Gladys 'Wallin' Gerdes. She was raised in both Dodge and Saunders Counties and graduated from Valparaiso High School in 1952. She attended the University of Nebraska for a year. After college she was married and raised 6 children. During this time she also owned and operated her own business doing bookkeeping and payroll. While operating her own business she lived in Omaha then moved to Rhode Island and lived there for 33 years doing the same work. She moved back to Nebraska then to Fremont in 2004.
Survivors:
Daughter Kathryn (Antonio) Tasich of Madrid, Spain
Sons Richard Tasich of Alabama
Paul Tasich of Rhode Island
12 grand children
3 great grandchildren
1 great great grandchild
Sisters Patricia (Paul) Hartung of Fremont
Connie (Jim) McDonald of Omaha
Brother Billy Gerdes of Waverly
Doris was preceded in death by her parents and 3 children, Darcy, Peter and Timothy.
The memorial service will be 10:30am Friday at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel. Further services will be held at a later date in Rhode Island.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(20)
Stephaniee Tasich
Tampa, FL Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Grandma, may your spirit find a peace that the world couldn't offer you here. Miss you more than anyone would ever begin to imagine. Because of you I had a MOTHER.....TELL HER HELLO....Joan Nilson
Omaha, NE Friday, April 26, 2013 To everyone in the family-- I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I will not be able to attend the service, but will be thinking of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, as you cope with your loss.Joan, cousin of Doris
Joan Nilson
Omaha, NE Thursday, April 25, 2013 Just wanted to extend my sympathy to the entire family. I am sorry to hear of your loss. I can not make it to the service, but will be thinking of all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Love,
Joan, Cousin of Doris
Nicole Perlingiero
North Providence, RI Thursday, April 25, 2013 Paul and Family,I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother, I wish I had the chance to meet her...she sounded like a wonderful woman who raised a very caring family. With deepest sympathy.
Love you, Nicole
Adelma Sousa
Smithfield, RI Thursday, April 25, 2013 Paul and Family I am so sorry about the passing of your mother. With deepest sympathy to you all. AdelmaKaren Bousquet
Wilmington, NC Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Paul, Kitty and Richard, and your entire family: My thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. With love and prayers, KarenKathy Sweeny
Wakefield, RI Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Paul and family - So sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.Beth & Steve Burgess
Narragansett, RI Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Paul, Kitty and Dick,I am so sorry for your loss. I hope all the wonderful memories of your mom will help you get through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lora Strout
Wakefield, RI Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Paul and family,DOris was a wonderful lady to many people. This year has been terrible for the Tasich family. Hopefully your firends' love, support, and caring can shine through during this terrible time. Your memories and laughs will help ease some of the daily pain. KNow your friends and family are always here to help and console you all. Sorry we can't travel all the way to the funeral, but know we are there in support. Paul, when you get home, we will hug you and help throught he tough times. It's been 2 years today for my dad, and each day is still diffucult. I talk to him daily. Continue to talk to your family that has gone behind the roses since they are still among us, watching and within our hearts. LOVE TO YOU ALL! TONS OF SUPPORT AND CARING! :) Love ya, Lora -- had to many fun times in the house on High Street during high school! God Bless you, Doris!
Jan Lang
Lincoln, NE Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Patty, Connie, Bill and families, just wanted to say so sorry for the loss of your sister. Bill has talked of her with stories of the past. May God be with her now as she rejoins those that have passed before her. Jan (Bill's girlfriend)Randy Matteson
Westerly, RI Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Doris was such a part of my growing up. I spent a lot of time over there and causing trouble with Paul I am sure I helped contribute to some of the grey hairs. But she always came out smiling and welcoming us into her home as if we were one of her kids.She was Paul's and the rest of our groups biggest fan. Every game, no matter where it was played, you would find her there offering encouragement to all of us.
She was a special person and will be missed by us all.
Rest in Peace Doris <3
Alex & Olinda Mac Donald
Wakefield, RI Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Dear family, We're glad we got to know Doris and her big heart . She loved and protected her family and we were proud to become included. She has endured more hardships than most people have in her life and now it's time for her to rest in peace . Love, Olinda & AlexKimberly Tasich
Wakefield, RI Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Dear Paul and Kitty,So sorry about your mom's passing. She was a woman with a wonderful huge heart. Rest in peace Doris. xo
Sue Carr
Narragansett, RI Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Paul, I'm sorry to hear about your mom. Thoughts and prayers for your family.Josie &Dale Noka
Wakefield, RI Tuesday, April 23, 2013 We wish to extend our deepest condolences. God bless .Paul
Wakefield, RI Monday, April 22, 2013 I love and miss you!Karen Wallin Usas
Providence, RI Sunday, April 21, 2013 It was such a treat to be closer to Doris, my first cousin, when we moved here from Cali... then she went home to Nebraska. Sigh. And we missed seeing her! She was indeed a survivor, a true American and loyal friend. Blessings to all of her family, both here and in the peaceful beyond. Love from Karen & AlanMARY ANN LYNCH
, TX Saturday, April 20, 2013 Warmth and love from all of us here. You are the faithful reflection of your mother's job well done.Corine Wakefield
Madrid, Spain, TX Friday, April 19, 2013 Blessings for Doris and the beautiful family she created...Rest in peaceKitty Tasich
Madrid, RI Friday, April 19, 2013 Mom was a survivor. She was a person of great sacrifice: she sacrificed nearly everything for years for her children, she sacrificed a lot in the name of love, she sacrificed so much always hoping to stay ahead of the game.Mom had a passion for animals, for cooking, for bridge and--back in the day--for going to Paul´s football games!! She was unique, a fighter, a tough lady at times, but always "just on the outside". Inside she was afraid to be hurt.
I miss her, how could it be any other way. God Bless you, Mom and may you truly find rest. love always, Kitty