Gera' of Clarkston, went to be with the the Lord on December 21, 2016 at 86 years of age. Loving wife of Joseph for over 62 years; beloved mother of Gay (Dale) Kasza, Barbara Petroff, Steven Petroff and John (Margaretha) Petroff; adored grandmother of Dayna (Eric), Maria, John, Christopher (Bridgett), Sarah (Ted), Barbara (William), Phillip, Robert, Joseph, Louisa, and Jackson; great-grandmother of Ted, Jr.; sister of Rev. Geraldo Dreiling. Gera was preceded in death by her parents, Jerome and Alma Dreiling, and her daughter, Geralyn Berg. Gera proudly served her country in the United States Air Force as a Registered Nurse. She filled her life with her faith, family, and life-long friendships. Gera loved her family and was a proud cheerleader for all her grandchildren.