Philip Todd Gerken

Philip Todd Gerken, 41, of Lee�s Summit, MO, passed away Friday, March 31, 2006 at North Kansas City Hospital. Visitation will be 3-5:00 p.m. Sunday, April 2nd at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 3rd at St. Mark�s Catholic Church. Cremation to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Phil was born June 3, 1964 in Teaneck, NJ to Eric and Janet (Rieger) Gerken. He was an employee at the Ford Claycomo Plant for the past 20 years. Phil lived life to the fullest. He loved his sons dearly and enjoyed spending time at the ocean or with his extended family. Mr. Gerken is survived by his sons Eric and Nicholas Gerken; his parents; siblings Valerie and Bill Stutz, Sandra and Kerry Wells, Stacie and Jesse Evans, James and Alison Gerken; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends.