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MICHAEL GERDING Obituary

Michael James Gerding, 53, passed away February 14, 2012. The visitation will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at First Baptist Church of Kansas City, Red Bridge and Wornall Rd. Memorial service will follow immediately at 3 p.m. in the sanctuary. Michael was born April 12, 1958, in Quantico, VA, to Edward E. and Marilyn Jeanne (Dudley) Gerding. He was preceded in death by his mother. Michael worked at the Kansas City Plant at Honeywell for 31 years. He leaves his wife of 29 years, Jennifer; sons, Jonathan and Zachary; father, Edward E. Gerding; sisters, Cheryl Murphy, Barb Fisher, and Sandra Bastian. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice, 12000 Wornall Rd., KCMO 64145. Arr.: Park Lawn Funeral Home, (816) 523- 1234.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Feb. 17, 2012.

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David Petty

August 25, 2012

I'm sorry for your family's loss. Mike was a classmate in chemical engineering school. I had not seen him since graduation but have fond memories of the laughs we had doing homework as a group in the days before computers. Slide rules and primitive calculators, not to mention the old fashion paper graphs.

Rest well, Mike.

Very sincerely, David

Cheryl Murphy

February 21, 2012

I'm glad you are at peace now..

Lesa Keen

February 18, 2012

Jenny, Our prayers are with you and your family. Jonathan, Josh called me as soon as he heard. His prayers are with you and he wishes he could be here for you. Robert, Lesa, and Josh Keen

John Stower

February 18, 2012

Jenny: My prayers and thoughts for you and your 2 boys. Words seem rather puny at a time like this, but rest assured your family is in many friends' prayers. My memories of Mike will always bring a smile to my face, and we all have suffered a loss. Mike made a positive difference in this world and we are all better human beings from knowing him...

Barb Fisher

February 18, 2012

Love you Mike. You were a wonderful brother. May you rest in peace.

Tom Zumalt

February 17, 2012

I met Mike several times as he was a very good friend of my younger brother Joe, and an occasional golf partner. He had a singular wit and it was fun to see him and Joe joust and he would hit me with an occasional zinger which I would be happy to return. Mike was a good guy that had an inflated opinion of his golf game, right JOE V ? All kidding aside, rest well Mike and my condolences to his friends and family.
Mike we will all meet one day at St. Andrews and it will be non stop fun.

Randy Dyer

February 17, 2012

Worked with Mike for many years on numerous projects. You could always count on Mike to get the job done on time and correctly. Mike was very devoted to his family. Mike will be missed very much. My prayers and deepest sympathy are with the family. May God be with you.

Susan Grube (Moore)

February 17, 2012

Jenny: I did not have the privilege of meeting your husband since we have not seen each other since High School really. However, I feel your loss and want you to know I am praying for you and family during this time. I pray you will sense the presence of the Almighty God who cares deeply for you. Love Susan Grube (Moore)

February 17, 2012

Sandra and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kathy Poteete

Brian Main

February 17, 2012

So sorry for your loss. May you all find peace. God be with you.

Arthur Robbins

February 17, 2012

I worked off and on with Mike for the last 30 years at Honeywell, also had several enjoyable rounds of golf with him over the years. I will miss his wit and humor, his dedication to his work and his family. My prayers are with the family.

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