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Gerald Mathiasen Obituary
St. Cloud
July 10, 1936 ~ Sept. 25, 2013
Jerry Thomas Mathiasen, age 77, St. Cloud, MN died Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Prairie Ridge, Sauk Rapids, MN after a long battle with dementia.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 10:30 AM at St. Michael's Catholic Church, St. Cloud, MN. Visitation will be Monday, September 30, 2013 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud MN and one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Waite Park, MN.
Jerry was born July 10, 1936 in St. Cloud, MN to Albert C. and Marie E. (Rau) Mathiasen. He married June Ann Miller on June 25, 1955 in Waite Park, MN for 35 years. Jerry was a partner in Carquest Auto Parts Store, St. Cloud for over 25 years. He then worked at Mimbach Fleet Supply for 9 years. Jerry was a Minnesota State High School League Official for over 30 years.
Jerry enjoyed bowling, SCSU Husky football and hockey games. He loved swimming, fishing and spending time with family at the home on Grand Lake.
Survivors include his children, Sherry (Rick) Kantor of Sartell, MN; Julie Mehaffey and Harold Mehaffey of Dayton, MN; Michael "Mike" (Kathy) Mathiasen of Richmond, MN Joelle Mathiasen (Tom Korus) of Dayton, MN; mother of his children, June (Mike) Michalski of St. Cloud, MN; nine grandchildren Shane Kantor (Amber Schreifels), Derek (Laura) Kantor, Angie Kantor, Meghan Mehaffey, Missy Mehaffey, Heidi (Chris) Overtree, Lauren Clayton (Michael Blaede), Chris Clayton and Coit Clayton and four great grandchildren, Alaina Kantor, and Teddy, Will and Maggie Overtree.
He was preceded in death by his father on September 18, 1938, mother on October 23, 2001, step father, Ken Brey on March 7, 1945, step father, Donald Preston on February 19, 1994, and brother James Mathiasen.
Pallbearers will be his grandchildren.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Mathiasen
Joelle Mathiasen
May 21, 2014
Not a day goes by without me missing you! I love you Daddy always and forever!
Rick & Sherry Kantor
October 18, 2013
To the best dad, grandpa and great-grandpa in the world - you will be truly missed by all! Love you dad!!
Sense of humor passed down to the grandkids!
Joelle Mathiasen
October 2, 2013
Always had a co-pilot on the boat rides!
Joelle Mathiasen
October 2, 2013
Jerry at the Lake
Joelle Mathiasen
October 2, 2013
My Dad & I at SCSU Football game
Joelle Mathiasen
October 2, 2013
Jack Strommen
October 2, 2013
Family, so sorry to read about the loss of Jerry what a nice guy. Our family had many Sunday's at Grand Lake in my youth. Thanks, to all of you..
Sheldon @ Ruth Lang
September 30, 2013
Mike and Kathy, and your family, you have our sympathy and our prayers.
September 29, 2013
Jerry was a child neighborhood friend, and a great buddy to my brother Jim Legg. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. God Bless.
Ardie Legg Inman
Mission, Texas
Karen Zitur Hanson
September 29, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember him as a young father and he was always so kind and full of life.
September 29, 2013
I worked with Jerry at Mimbach's where I enjoyed his wit and wisdom and considered him a friend. You'll be missed. Lidia Stang
Mary and Bob Martini
September 29, 2013
Our thoughts are with you at this time. May Jerry rest in peace. I will always treasure the memories of my days at Grand Lake.
Joelle Mathiasen
September 26, 2013
Forever in my heart Daddy! Rest in peace
Teri Trieschmann
September 26, 2013
Jo&Family
I'm very sorry for you're loss!
Love and Prayers Teri
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