Gerald L. "Gerry" Kalash

Gerald L. 'Gerry' Kalash, 58, of Duluth passed away Saturday, March 5, 2005 in the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis. He was born in Windom, Minn., on May 12, 1946 to Louis and Una Kalash. Gerry proudly served in the US Marine Corps in Okinawa, Japan during Vietnam. He worked at Moline Machinery for 30 years. Gerry had several pastimes, including deer hunting, fishing, and spending time in his garage building just about anything. He had a deep love of gardening, especially the tomato growing competitions with his sister, Marylou. Gerry is preceded in death by his father, Louis; brother, Edward Kalash, sisters, Sharon Shuster and Marylou Wicklund; and grandson, Branden Kalash. He is survived by his loving wife, Katherine; step-children, Robin Bills and Robert Bills; children, Kristine (Bob) Sanvig of Esko, Minn., Cynthia (Gary) Peterson of Esko, Minn., Andrea Kalash, Amber Kalash and Jacki Kalash all of Duluth; grandchildren, Heather Sanvig, Lucas Sanvig, Morgan Peterson, Samantha Peterson, and Kaydince McKinnon; mother, Una Posey of Duluth and sister, Marilyn (Tom) Robertson of Duluth. MEMORIAL SERVICE:10 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2005 in the Cremation Society of Minnesota Chapel, 4100 Grand Ave., Duluth, with Pastor David Sundeen officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Military rites accorded by the Duluth Combined Honor Guard. Services entrusted to the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 624-5200.