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Charles Gerdes Obituary
GLASFORD - Charles E. "Sonny" Gerdes, 83, of Glasford passed away at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, at his residence.
He was born on May 21, 1930, in Mapleton to Louis and Elizabeth Triloff Gerdes. They preceded him in death. He married Eleanor Deppermann on March 10, 1951, in Glasford. She survives.
Also surviving are two children, Mary Kay (Ronald) Kreiter of Tullahoma, Tenn., and Doug (Tammy) Gerdes of Franklin, Ill.; six grandchildren, Colt, Caleb, Anley Gerdes, Jennifer (Brad) Sullivan, Jeff (Liz) Kreiter and Janelle (James) Rotach; and five great-grandchildren, Jacie, Mason, Emily, Alexis and Carter.
He was also preceded in death by one sister, Bernice (Leroy) Buhl.
Sonny worked as a farmer in the Glasford area and also worked for Keystone Steel & Wire Co., retiring in 1992 after 38 years of service.
He attended White Chapel United Methodist Church in rural Glasford and enjoyed deer hunting with his grandsons and farm auctions. Most of all, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and loved his dog Herbie.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, at the White Chapel United Methodist Church in rural Glasford, with a visitation one hour prior. Burial will be held in the Lancaster Cemetery.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the church or to TAPS in Pekin.
To view Sonny's video tribute or to post online condolences, visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Valerie Slater
January 20, 2014
Eleanor,so sorry for your loss. I remember his smile could light up a room. Heaven just got a little brighter.
Carol Buhl
January 20, 2014
So sorry to hear about Unc Sonny, I still consider him my uncle too. My heart goes out to you, Aunt Eleanor with love and prayers.
Heather Haynes (Buhl)
January 20, 2014
My thoughts, prayers and love are being sent your way, Aunt Eleanor during this time of sorrow. We will all miss him and his beautiful smile and humor. May God be with you and the family. Love you!
Tonya Jernigan
January 20, 2014
We just heard this morning about Sonny. We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy and love.
Boyd Bewley
January 20, 2014
Condolences to Eleanor and Family for the loss of a great man, with a great smile.
Sonny Gerdes, Richard Wyss & Glen Johnston
January 19, 2014
Karen Keel
January 19, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Always loved his smile.
Sandy (Pye) Smith
January 18, 2014
Sandy (Pye) Smith
January 18, 2014
Sandy (Pye) Smith
January 18, 2014
Sandy (Pye) Smith
January 18, 2014
Prayers to Gerdes Family.
Sonny will be missed by so many especially me. I will miss him greeting me in the mornings on my way to work. No matter how you were feeling he could always make you smile.
Bonnie Newsam-Nuhn
January 18, 2014
So very sorry Eleanor and family.. Sonny was always such a pleasant man. May god comfort you at this time.
David W. Pye
January 18, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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