Gerald D. Dede

Gerald D. Dede obituary

Gerald D. Dede

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Cornerstone Methodist Church (Watertown)

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Gerald Dede Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel on Nov. 26, 2025.

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Gerald D. Dede, age 103, of Watertown, SD, formerly of Bryant, SD, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at a care center in Clark, SD. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Cornerstone Church in Watertown. Rev. Janie Rew-Werling and Rev. Craig Werling will officiate.

Visitation will be at the Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Thursday from 5-7 p.m. and prior to services at the church on Friday.

Burial will be at Our Redeemer Lutheran Cemetery in Bryant, SD.

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Arrangements by Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel www.crawfordosthus.com Watertown and Hayti

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Upcoming Events

Dec

5

Memorial service

10:30 a.m.

Cornerstone Methodist Church (Watertown)

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel