Ruth Gerlach's obituary , Passed away on August 16, 2020 in Delmar, Iowa

Ruth Gerlach

July 4, 1938 - August 16, 2020 (82 years old)

Delmar, Iowa

Ruth Gerlach's obituary , Passed away on August 16, 2020 in Delmar, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lahey & Dawson Funeral Services & Cremation Services

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Ruth Gerlach

July 4, 1938 - August 16, 2020 (82 years old)

Delmar, Iowa

Ruth Gerlach Obituary

We are sad to announce that on August 16, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Ruth Gerlach of Delmar, Iowa. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Orie McCloy and Anna McCloy (Banowetz); her husband Kenneth Gerlach; and her siblings, Kate, Mary, Robert, Gene, Jim, Joe, Laverne and Janice.

She is survived by: her sons, Paul Gerlach (Sandra) of Maquoketa, James Gerlach (Mary Lou) of Bellevue and Mark Gerlach (Carmen) of Delmar; and her siblings-in-law, Shirley McCloy of Maquoketa, Darlene Helmle of Springbrook, Carol Gerlach of Springbrook, Gene Banowetz (Kristine) of Charlotte and Ron Banowetz (Duetta) of Charlotte. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be directed to Ruth's family in her honor.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lahey & Dawson Funeral Services & Cremation Services



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Dawson Funeral Services
105 W Maple St, Maquoketa, IA 52060

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Aug 20

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Aug 21

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St. Patrick's Catholic Church
309 Main St, Delmar, IA 52037

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