In loving memory of SWIMGA member Barb Gerteisen.

Barb joined SWIMGA in December 2016 and became very active with the organization over the past five years. She served as Intern Rep to the SWIMGA Board and Publicity Chair in 2017 and in 2018 co-chaired the 2018 Fall Conference Committee. Barb assisted the Lead Sales Team with the Harvest Book in 2019 and in 2020 accepted co-chair for the 2021 Gar[1]den Walk. Additionally, she worked at the University of Evansville Rose Garden and helped create the SWIMGA Tree for the Evansville Regional Airport’s Festival of the Trees. Most recently in January 2021, Barb was named Master Gardener of the Year. Her passion and hardwork helped elevate the work of SWIMGA, and we were blessed to have her with us for these past five years. May your next journey be helping the Lord’s garden flourish in the Heavens. You will truly be missed Barb.