Richard Otto Gerst Obituary

The world bids farewell to Richard Otto Gerst in Quincy, Missouri, departing on October 19, 2024 at the age of 92. Richard Otto leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Otto Gerst to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, David William and Hattie Frances Gerst (Hardin); his parents-in-law, Allene and Adrian Carlson; his siblings, Judith Ellen, Elizabeth "Betty" Street (late Keith), Janet Shipman (late Wayne), Carol Hartman (late Paul), Roger Gerst (late Dorothy) and Raymond Gerst (Mary); and his nieces and nephews, John Gerst, Jamie Siegrist (Gerst), Thomas Gerst and Douglas Gerst.

He is survived by: his wife Diane Lea Gerst (Carlson); his children, Nancy Langley (Larry) of Irmo, SC, Karen Kramer (Jeff) of Springfield, Jill German (Rick) of Springfield, Lisa Espy (Scott) of Marshfield, MO and Scott Gerst (Jim Porcarelli) of East Hampton, NY.; his siblings, David Gerst (Joyce), James Gerst (Donna), John Gerst (Joann), Don Gerst (Connie), Ruthann Schroeder, Kathy Brown (Dave), MaryLynn Grooms and Dick; his grandchildren, Larz, Justin, Ian Langley, Megan, Joseph, Steven Kramer, Michelle, Kristi, Ricky, Adam, Ashlie, Allie, Annie, Max German, Katherine (Katie), Natalie and Aaron Espy; and his great grandchildren, Isabella, Madelyn, Brynlie, Mason Garza (Michelle German), Avery Valdez (Kristi German), Hudson, Hallie Ragsdale (Katie Espy), Felix, Elenore Kramer (Joseph Kramer), Caleb, Elias, Everlee (Aaron Espy), Teagan and Bodhi Langley (Ian Langley).

Memorial contributions in Richard's honor may be directed to Seasons Hospice at springfieldhospice.com/donate/ (https://springfieldhospice.com) or The Alzheimer's Association http://www.alz.org..