Marilyn Ruth Gerlach's obituary , Passed away on February 26, 2025 in Upsala, Minnesota

Marilyn Ruth Gerlach

September 18, 1934 - February 26, 2025 (90 years old)

Upsala, Minnesota

Marilyn Ruth Gerlach's obituary , Passed away on February 26, 2025 in Upsala, Minnesota

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Shelley Funeral Chapels

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Marilyn Ruth Gerlach

September 18, 1934 - February 26, 2025 (90 years old)

Upsala, Minnesota

Marilyn Ruth Gerlach Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Marilyn Ruth Gerlach of Upsala, Minnesota, who passed away at the age of 90, on February 26, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Marilyn Ruth leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Marilyn Ruth may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.

She was predeceased by: her parents, David E. Nelson and Malinda Nelson; her brother Gerald D. Nelson; her daughter Terry; and her son-in-law Jeff Johnson.

She is survived by: her husband John Gerlach; and her children, Rose (Paul Lundequam), Susan (Dan Swanson) and John D. Gerlach.

Memorials can be made to Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Upsala, Upsala Baseball Association, Upsala Lion's Club, Upsala Historical Society, or the Upsala Community Center.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shelley Funeral Chapels



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Gethsemane Lutheran Church
155 Walnut Ave, Upsala, MN 56384

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Gethsemane Lutheran Church
155 Walnut Ave, Upsala, MN 56384

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