Donald E. Gerdes Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Donald E. Gerdes (Harlingen, Texas), born in Falls City, Nebraska, who passed away on August 22, 2020, at the age of 89, 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, Wallace Gerdes and Vastana Bradbury Gerdes; his brother Wallace Jr.; and his siblings-in-law, Elaine Gerdes, Ronald Sander and Harold Roesch.

He is survived by: his wife Carole Lee; his daughters, Lucinda Graves (Kim) and Kristin Hayes (Frank); his grandchildren, Andrew Mallonee (Amanda), Carissa Mallonee, Kurtis Hayes of Council Bluffs, IA and Kyle Hayes; his great grandchildren, Drew, Haley and Aria; his siblings, Ronald Gerdes (Mildred) and Mary Ellen Roesch of Hiawatha, KS; his sister-in-law Patricia Sander; his aunt Bertha; and his uncle Leo Kruse of Sabetha, KS..

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the family's choice charity or the First United Methodist Church, 321 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen, Texas 78550.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home

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August 25, 2020

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“I am saddened to hear about Don's passing. He was one of the nicest men I've had the privilege of knowing. My thoughts and prayers go to the family and friends, Rest in Peace Don, your friends, Tom Roper & family.”

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