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Gerald Gerrits Obituary
Gerald L. Gerrits, 75, Town of Lawrence passed away peacefully on Saturday May 23, 2015. He was born May 27, 1939 to the late Clarence and Mildred (Albers) Gerrits. Gerald had worked at U.S. Paper for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family.
Gerald is survived by his children; Steve (Kim) Gerrits, Mary Roellchen, Joe Gerrits, David (Jodi) Gerrits, as well as his grandchildren Michaela, David, Ian, David, Mary, and two great grandchildren, Vincent and Ayla. He is further survived by his siblings, John (Barb) Gerrits, Jane (Gary) Vander Wegen, Paul (Sue) Gerrits, and two sisters in laws, Gail Gerrits, and Mary Jo Gerrits, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as two brothers, James and Ken.
Friends may call at the RYAN FUNERAL HOME 305 N. Tenth Street in De Pere from 5 - 7pm Wednesday May 27, 2015. Visitation will continue after 9:30am Thursday at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family, corner of Lourdes Ave. and Suburban Drive in De Pere, until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am with Fr. Tim Shillcox O.Praem officiating. Burial will take place in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the family.
Thanks to Unity Hospice and the staff at Woodside Manor.
"All of you were amazing".
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May 27, 2015
Please accept our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. Your neighbors and friends always. Bernie & Pat Mc Kinnon
Rudy and Judi Jarvey
May 27, 2015
John, Paul, Jane and the Gerrits family: Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Joel Doepke
May 26, 2015
Joe, very sorry to hear about your dad.
judi kavanaugh
May 26, 2015
So sorry for your loss
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May 25, 2015
Paul & Sue, You are in our prayers. When I saw that another brother passed away, I was so sad for you. With love & hugs, Paul & Carol Willems
Carol & Ron Albers
May 25, 2015
So sorry for your loss Gerrits family, he will live always in your hearts.
Bonnie Semrau-Gerrits
May 25, 2015
John, Jane, Paul, and extended Gerrits Family: There are no words that I/We can express that will stop the pain you are feeling right now, but know that Uncle Gerry is not in pain anymore and is with Jim, Ken, your parents, and many cousins and friends up in heaven. I can't even imagine the pain you are going through right now. Throughout all the trials and tribulations you went through together as children, you were a very close family who loved and still love each other very much. Although, sometimes I think with all that stubbornness, Uncle Gerry could be a pain in the butt, you loved and respected your brother so much. He is going to look over you for the rest of your lives on earth and keep you on the straight and narrow path, because that is what big brothers do. We will pray for you and be there if you need us. Dan, Bonnie, Matthew, Maria, and Mairee Gerrits
Bonnie Semrau-Gerrits
May 25, 2015
Dear Mary, Steve, Joe, David, and Extended Gerrits Family: With Deepest Sympathy for your loss. Dan and I loved Uncle Gerry. He was a good man even in his old age. Although, we all know he had a stubbornness in him, he still had a gentle soul. He always came to all of our family get-togethers when he was able to, even though he had health issues. He had a very stong opinion about a lot of stuff, but we loved him anyways. Underneath that scruffy beard was a good man. He raised four great children and even though he did not get to see his grandchildren and great grandchildren that much, he was proud of them. It is never easy to lose a loved one and this year has been tough on all the Gerrits Family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and if you need us, we will be there for you. With Love: Dan, Bonnie, Matthew, Maria & Mairee Gerrits
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