Roger Keith Gerloff

Roger Keith Gerloff obituary

Roger Keith Gerloff

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Roger Gerloff Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Glen Haven Chapel on Aug. 23, 2025.

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Roger Keith Gerloff, age 80, of Golden Valley, MN, passed away peacefully August 20th, 2025. Born 2/5/45 in Little Rock, IA to Art and Ruth Gerloff. Graduated from Little Rock High school in 1963. Moved to Denver, CO in 1967 to attend the University of Denver where he received his bachelors in business. He later went on to become a CPA. He enjoyed golfing and skiing in Colorado, received his pilot's license in 1977. He enjoyed sailing, mountain biking and aerobics. Moved to Minneapolis in 1991 to be closer to family. He is survived by his two sons Ty (Kim) of Crystal, MN and Chet of Lakewood, CO. His sister Beth of Robbinsdale, MN and brother Randy (Cheri) of Sioux Falls, SD; sister-in-law Virginia Gerloff of Little Rock, IA and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jackie; brothers Ronald and Dennis; brother-in-law, Marvin; brother-in-law, Curt. Memorial gathering to be held Thursday August 28th from 2 to 4 pm at Washburn-McReavy Glen Haven Chapel 5125 W Broadway, Crystal, MN 55429

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Memorial Gathering

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Glen Haven Chapel

5125 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55429

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