John C. Gjerde Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John C. Gjerde (Delavan, Wisconsin), born in Lake City, Minnesota, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John C. Gjerde to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, John shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid John farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, William Gjerde (Bill) and Elizabeth Gjerde.
A celebration of life was held on Sunday, August 18th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Delavan Lake Yacht Club (1501 Cedar Point Dr, Delavan, WI 53115). All of John's friends, family, and acquaintances are warmly invited to attend; please RSVP here.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to one of the following non-profit organizations: Wayzata Sailing Center (https://www.wayzatasailing.org) Delavan Lake Sailing School, Lake of the Woods International Sailing Association (LOWISA), Alaska Conservation Foundation Internship Program.
