Mary Ellen (Johnson) Gerisch

Mary Ellen (Johnson) Gerisch was born on July 21, 1947 in Ontario, Oregon to parents, James Frank Johnson and Mary Ellen Folk. They moved Hermiston, Oregon when she was 5 years old. She attended schools in Hermiston, graduating from Hermiston High School in the class of 1965. Mary then attended Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton, Oregon and later worked at Umatilla Potato Inc, Lamb Weston and Ron’s Electric.

Mary loved being a Mom to her two children: Kim and Bob. She married Ron Gerisch on September 26, 1977, completing her family. Her focus was her home and family. She was a caregiver to all. Mary loved all children but most of all her six grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

Mary loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a member of the Church of Jesu Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many different callings throughout the years, including Relief Society, Primary and Young Women’s. 

Mary peacefully passed away in her home on February 2, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. She was laid to rest at the Hermiston Cemetery on February 13, 2026.

She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years: Ronald Lee Gerisch, her daughter: Kimberly Craythorn (Rod), her son: Robert Foster (Robin), her 6 grandchildren: Bronson Craythorn, Austin Craythorn, Logan Foster (Kylie), Karley Craythorn, Chance Foster and Kynlie Siebert (Hawkeye) and one great granddaughter: River Foster.

Those who wish may make contributions in Mary’s memory to St.Jude.org

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Burns Mortuary fo Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements. 

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