Jeremy B. Gerlach

Jeremy Gerlach passed peacefully away at age 85. He is survived by his wife, Doris, of 66 years, a sister, Pamela, of Las Vegas, NV, a son Jeffrey of Belvidere, Il, a daughter Pamela of Bethel, Ct., five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
He was a long time resident of Glastonbury, Ct. and Thomaston, Ct. before retiring to Bradenton and Ellenton, Fl.
He was a Veteran of WWII and a manager for General Time. He was one of the first Ordained Lay Ministers in Connecticut and served the Eagle Rock Congregational Church in Thomaston for many years. He was a founding member of the Faith United Church of Christ in Bradenton where he volunteered in many roles.
He was a published writer of articles of humor, political satire, sermons and computer game scenarios. He wrote in his own obituary for a class " Was it a successful life? What is success? Was it fun? Yes! Was it fulfilling? Yes! Would I do it again the same way? I couldn't remember how ! Don't laugh, neither can you!"
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday Sept. 17, at 11:00 a.m., at The Faith United Church of Christ in Bradenton, Fl. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Alzheimer's Association or the Faith United Church in Bradenton.
Arrangements under the direction of National Cremation & Burial Society, Sarasota, FL.