Kenneth M. Gerls

Kenneth M. Gerls obituary, Milwaukee, WI

Kenneth M. Gerls

Kenneth Gerls Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - Capitol Drive on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Kenneth was born to Eternal Life on November 30, 2022, age 92. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Emma Gerls, his brothers Hank (Joyce) and Bill, and friend Eunice Engler.
He is survived by his children Lisa (Ed) Clark and Debra (Mike) Pjevach. He is also survived by grandchildren: Rachel (Brian) Tiry, Kevin, Anastasia (Caleb) Cull, and Alexandra (Jake Fronk). Ken is also survived by his sister-in-law Rita and other relatives and friends.
He was a Korean War Veteran in the Army 27th Infantry Regiment (1951-1953).
Dad and grandpa, we love you and will always miss you.
Visitation at St. Agnes Parish, 12801 West Fairmount Avenue, Butler, Wisconsin on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 AM. Private burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee.
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JULIE BORKENHAGEN

December 4, 2022

Lisa, Debbie and Families,
We're so sorry to hear about the passing of our Dad's best friend "Cookie" Gerls. He was such a feisty guy and I know how much you'll all miss him. All our sympathy and love,
The Borkenhagen Family
Bette Wink
The Seonbuchner Family

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