Gerald William Posthumus Sr.
Gerald William Posthumus Sr.
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Gerald was born on August 7, 1926 in Buffalo, MN to William and Florence Posthumus.
Gerald is survived by his son Ted (T.J.) Posthumus of Faribault, MN; grandson, Gerald Posthumus, III of Rochester; two grand-daughters, Tarah Posthumus (Andy Erickson) of Hudson, WI and Sheryl Posthumus of Minneapolis; three great-grandsons, Ethan and Owen Posthumus of Rochester and Helix Erickson of Hudson, WI; and one great-granddaughter Luna Posthumus of Hudson, WI; and daughter-in-law Evelyn Posthumus of Rochester.
He was preceded in death by Alice, his wife of 66 years; his son Gerald Posthumus, Jr; his son Bruce Posthumus; and brothers Warren and Allen Posthumus.
No service is planned in Rochester. Burial will be held at a later date in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Creek, MN.
In place of flowers, memorials can either be sent to the family or a charity of their choice.
Macken Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
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