Loren L. Gerdes's obituary , Passed away on January 7, 2025 in Gridley, Illinois

Loren L. Gerdes

July 4, 1947 - January 7, 2025 (77 years old)

Gridley, Illinois

Loren L. Gerdes's obituary , Passed away on January 7, 2025 in Gridley, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home

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Loren L. Gerdes

July 4, 1947 - January 7, 2025 (77 years old)

Gridley, Illinois

Loren L. Gerdes Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Loren L. Gerdes of Gridley, Illinois, who passed away on January 7, 2025 at the age of 77. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Loren L. Gerdes to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lowell Gerdes and Rena Gerdes (Kutzner); and his wife Sharon Nolan. He is survived by: his children, Nolan Gerdes (Devin) of Standard, IL, David Gerdes (Laura) of Huntsville, AL and Lauren Kramer (John) of Bloomington, IL; his brothers, Roger Gerdes of Surprise, AZ, Eldon Gerdes (Debbie) and Marvin Gerdes (Kim) of Gridley, IL; and his grandchildren, BriLynn, Zoey, Joslyn, Matthew, Lillian and Clara.

Visitation was held on Monday, January 13th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home - El Paso (40 W Main St, El Paso, IL 61738). A memorial service was held on Monday, January 13th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the same location.

Memorials may be made to Cache Lake Camp c/o John West and American Legion of Gridley.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home



Mon

Jan 13

Visitation

Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home - El Paso
40 W Main St, El Paso, IL 61738

Mon

Jan 13

Memorial service

Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home - El Paso
40 W Main St, El Paso, IL 61738

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January 11, 2025

Thomas Mead wrote a sympathy message

“First met Loren in 1960. We were both boys who loved hunting, and did a lot of that together. He was a great person from a great family. So sorry he left us all.”


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