Richard H. Gerding

Gerding, Richard H. born April 10, 1934, St. Louis, MO, asleep in Jesus Sunday, September 9, 2012. Mr. Gerding married the late Yasuko Doi in Tokyo, Japan. They were married for 52 years. Loving father of Edward (Linda) Gerding and Deborah (Michael) Sykuta; proud grandfather of Ashton and Callie Gerding, Alyssa, Grant and Jacob Sykuta. Mr. Gerding was a graduate of St. Louis University. He then served in the US Navy for 4 years. Mr. Gerding retired from McDonnell Douglas as a manager of accounting in 1992 after 32 years of service, and then worked for the Richmond Heights Fire Department for 19 years, earning a second retirement in 2011. Mr. Gerding was a lifelong international traveler to all 7 continents and visited all 50 states. He also took each of his grandchildren on an international trip. Services: Memorial Visitation at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, Saturday, Sept. 15, 4-9 pm. with Memorial service at Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, 5252 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Sunday, Sept. 16, 12:30 pm. Joint burial at sea in the Pacific, on future date with spouse and canines, Yama, Hana and Yuri. If desired, contri butions appreciated to the Humane Society of Missouri, 1201 Macklind, St. Louis, MO 63110.