Gerald-Tepley-Obituary

Gerald Philip "Gerry" Tepley

Obituary

Tepley, Gerald Philip "Gerry" age 70, of St. Michael, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. Gerry enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and spending time with his family and friends. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandpa and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Julia (Adamek) Tepley. Gerry is survived by his loving wife of almost 50 years Beverly; son, David (Shari); daughters, Marna (David) Oas, Lisa (Richard) Collier, Jennifer (Robert) Letellier; 8 grandchildren, Heather Tepley, Ryan and Rachel Oas, Julia and Grant Collier, Jessica, Lucas, and Charles Letellier; 1 great-grandson, Corey Krietlow; brothers, Larry (Margo) Tepley, Philip (Sandy) Tepley; nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. Memorial Service will be at 11 AM Monday at Word of Peace Lutheran Church in Rogers. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM Sunday with prayer service at 6 PM at The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albert- ville Funeral Home. Further visitation 1 hour prior to the service at church. Private inurnment at Gethsemane Lutheran Cemetery in Upsala, MN at a later date. Serving the family... The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home 763-497-5362 www.thepetersonchapel.com
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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Dear David and your family, and to Larry and your entire family, and to the entire family of Gerry,

I was saddened to learn of Gerry's recent passing and wish each and everyone comfort and sympathies in this difficult time and in the future. May memories of good times, shared expereinces and laughter soften your hardship. I enjoyed waterfowl hunting Tammrack Lake with my father and having Gerry with his son David out on the water pursuing birds and always comparing morning results...

Marna, Lisa and family
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Hold close all the great memories. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Bev,Marna,Lisa,David and Jenny,and families,
My heart goes out to you all. They say that time heals the pain. I believe it is all the wonderful memories that heals the pain. It keeps our loved ones forever near. God bless and love to you all.

To the entire Tepley Family,

I wish I had some magic words that would console you at all times. It has been such a joy to get to know you and listen to stories about Gerry. May those wonderful memories sustain you during the days ahead. He would be so proud of all of you for the support and love you gave to each other. What a true Blessing you have been to me and others. Hopefully our paths will cross again - just not in the ICU.

Sharon Compton

What a sad phone call we received telling us of Gerry's heart attack. Then today, we were notified by Jerry's sister Della, that he had passed away. Beverly, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. So glad we got to reminisce at the 50th class reunion. Many happy memories of our childhood in Upsula.

Dave,
Our (Honeywell coworkers) thoughts and prayers are with you. May your family find peace in your memories of your dad.

Bev, Jenny and Family,

Your friends in the NICU are all thinking of you and are so sorry for your loss. God Bless you in your time of sorrow.

To the entire Tepley family, my deepest sympathy. I'll tell you now, it never gets any easier. Not ONE day has gone by (over three years now...) that I have not cried while thinking of my dad. The most important thing now is- To always take care of your mother. She will need you, more than she will say or show. Be there for her, keep her home full of life. Take care. God Bless.

\I'll miss you so much, Gerry.
All my love and prayers to you, Bev and all the rest of 'my family.'