Joseph Jerome GERLACH

1934 - 2015

Joseph Jerome GERLACH obituary, 1934-2015, Forest Lake, MN

Joseph Jerome GERLACH

1934 - 2015

BORN

1934

DIED

2015

Joseph GERLACH Obituary

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Age 81, of Forest Lake Born June 22, 1934 in St. Paul and passed away Nov. 21, 2015 in St. Paul. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph & Emily; siblings, Frank, Jerry, Bill, Anne, and Jean. He is survived by his wife, Albena "Beanie"; children, Joe Jr. (Lisa), Steve (Vicky); grandchildren, Josh, Cortney, Faylan, Samantha (Ryan), Chris, Nick, Tony, Danielle; great grandson, Riley. Joe was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving 1958-1962. He was a Production Mechanic for American National Can for 40 years. Joe enjoyed fixing cars, trucks and boats, as well as remodeling the family cabin into a year round home (several times). He could fix almost anything. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 30, 2015 at the Church of St. Peter, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation 2-5 p.m., Sunday and 9-10 a.m., Monday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake. www.mattsonfuneralhome.com


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Greg Opatz

December 2, 2015

I will miss my uncle Joe. Years of get togethers and parents playing cards while the boys and us enjoyed each others company. I still remember the 1 hour wait to go into the lake or we could run around the cabin 20 times and then go in. Ahh the tricks parents play. As always we wish we had more time to spend with our family and friends. Know you are in our prayers and thoughts always!

Marty Viningre

November 24, 2015

So sad to say goodbye to such a wonderful, caring and generous man. Joe always had a smile and was willing to help with anything. Such great company too. Had lots of fun playing cards with him and Beanie. My heart goes out to Beanie and family.

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