Barbara Ann Gerdes Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barbara Ann Gerdes of Watertown, South Dakota, who passed away on December 21, 2022 at the age of 78. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Ann Gerdes to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Hogan and Pearl Hogan (Latham); her husband Bob Gerdes; her sons, Dan Bendel and Brian Bendel; and her siblings, Jim Hogan, Kay Voeltz, Sonny Hogan and Betty Saeger.
She is survived by: her former husband Al Bendel; her children, Doug Bendel of Granite Falls, MN, Belinda Jepsen (Michael) of Aberdeen, SD and Kendra Wildberger (Caleb) of Watertown, SD; her daughter-in-law Teresa Bendel; her siblings, Darwin Hogan of Florence, SD, Shirley Busk of Lead, SD, Yvonne Hoeke of Lake Norden, SD, Mike Hogan (Lyle Stephens) of Sonoita, AZ and Donnie Hogan of Sierra Vista, AZ; and her grandchildren, Jen Miller (Ian), Leslie Bendel, Sandra Bendel, Bryant Bendel (Savanna Young), Doug Bendel Jr., Branden Jepsen (Hannah), Amanda Jepsen, Bridgette Bendel, Blake Bendel (Kevin Burkhart), Janessa Wildberger, Tannalee Wildberger and Callan Wildberger. She is also survived by 17 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
