Gerald "Gary" Updike

Gerald "Gary" Updike obituary, Cold Spring, MN

Gerald "Gary" Updike

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Wenner Funeral Home - Richmond

151 Oakwood Ave. SE, Richmond, MN 56368

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151 Oakwood Ave. SE, Richmond, MN 56368

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Gerald Updike Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wenner Funeral Home - Richmond on Oct. 29, 2025.

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A visitation will be from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. followed by a eulogy and time for sharing, Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond, MN for Gerald "Gary" Updike, age 66, who died at CentraCare Paynesville Hospital, Paynesville, MN.
Gary was born in Omaha, NE to Dorman and Marjorie (Jones) Updike. He was the youngest of seven children and lived many places prior to settling in Richmond, MN to be close to family.
Gary enjoyed playing cards, bowling, and hanging out with family and friends.
He is survived by his siblings, Jan (Debbie), Mary (John) Peya, Judy (Chuck) Pegley, and Bob (Debi).
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Peggy Poff and Susie Bryant.
A special thank you to CentraCare Health and Hospice for the wonderful care they gave Gary.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

5

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Wenner Funeral Home - Richmond

151 Oakwood Ave. SE, Richmond, MN 56368

Send Flowers

Nov

5

Service

12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Wenner Funeral Home - Richmond

151 Oakwood Ave. SE, Richmond, MN 56368

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Wenner Funeral Home - Richmond

Only 11 hours left for delivery to next service.