Paradise Valley, Illinois
1936 - 2017
Paul S. Gerding, Sr., age 81, of Paradise Valley, AZ, formerly from Glencoe, IL. Beloved husband of Ellen Gerding nee Rohde; loving father of Paul S. Jr. (Jill), Keith R. (Heather) and David J. (Sandra) Gerding; proud grandfather of Reilly, Hope, Kate, Tyler, River, Gage and Mars Gerding; dear...
Read MorePaul was a very special friend, who will "long-term" be remembered
for his strengths, beliefs and achievements. May God Continue to Bless Him.
Bob Bart
September 23, 2025 | Palatine, IL | Friend
Paul was a good and wonderful man in all things. We will miss him.
Carol Root
October 11, 2017 | Scottsdale, AZ
We are sorry that we were not in town to see the family during this time. Paul will be remembered as a dear friend with a great heart, wonderful sense of humor and dedicated father and husband. We spent many dinners, golf games and other activities with Paul, Ellen and family and our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. With love, Jill and Keith Swenson
October 04, 2017
A more gracious, honorable and talented human being would be hard to find.
He was my outstanding fraternity brother at Loyola University and a very significant influence on me. His profound dedication and cordial demeanor were two of his many marks of excellence. As a loyal husband, a devoted father, a skilled attorney, and a very giving member to community, volunteer and humane organizations, Paul had few peers. Any person who met Paul will admit to being fortunate and yes-...
Bob Bart
October 03, 2017 | Palatine, IL
My condolences to the Gerding Family on the loss of a truly great man. When I was growing up, Mr. and Mrs. Gerding would come over to dinner parties hosted by my mother and father, Linda and Ken Pittner, and he would always have a kind word for us children. He and my parents' friends never condescended to us (like adults understandably do sometimes when talking to small children); instead he always made us feel a bit older, a bit taller, and a bit more mature when he shared his stories or...
Tim Pittner
September 29, 2017 | McHenry, IL
As you remember your beloved one, may our Father the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way today, tomorrow, and always. Please accept my sincere condolences. Psalms 94:18-19 *
September 28, 2017
My thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there is a hope for our love ones lost in death can be reassuring.*
September 28, 2017
Paul was a wonderful man. He will be missed by all those whose lives he touched.
Paige Martin
September 27, 2017 | Phoenix, AZ
