Charles D. Gerdes Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Charles D. Gerdes of Cranberry Twp, Pennsylvania, born in Rockwell, Iowa, who passed away on October 4, 2020, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, O. O. "Tom" Gerdes and Vella Tina Renner Gerdes; and his sons, Colin R. and Michael P. Gerdes. He is survived by: his wife R. M. Charlotte Chess Gerdes; and his children, Christine Sweikowski (David), Charles Gerdes, Jr. (Susan), Cathleen Little (Kevin) and Craig Gerdes (Lisa). He is also survived by twelve grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the Urban Impact Foundation, 801 Union Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
