Susan Gerding, 74, died Monday, July 15, 2024.

She was born Susan Marie Whalen on May 20, 1950, daughter of Daniel Richard and Margaret Culver Whalen.  Susan was a graduate of St. George School and Presentation Academy.  She was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church.

Although Susan was primarily a devoted wife, mother and homemaker, she enjoyed a variety of employments, most notably the old Expressions Hair Salon and Fern Creek Dental Office.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Abraham Selke; and siblings, Catherine Whalen, Danny Whelen, Janice Fanning, June McAllister, and Peggy Whalen.

Survivors include her husband, Gregory Lambert Gerding; children, Mark Selke (Holly Friel), Brian Selke and Greg Selke; grandchildren, Dylan, Judd, Jett and Meta Selke; sister, Barbara Brocar (Bill); and brother, Tommy Whalen (Sandy).

Memorial service is 6pm Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY  40291.   Visitation is after 2pm that afternoon until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to Hosparus.