Verna Gerrish Obituary
We announce the death of Verna Gerrish of Grinnell, Iowa, who passed away on August 11, 2026, at the age of 95. Verna will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Verna Gerrish to pay them a last tribute.
Verna will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Verna will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Verna’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Edward F. Dalluge and Hattie Beier; her children, Audrey Wessling (Gerrish) of Minneapolis, Brad Gerrish of Grinnell and Wendy Gerrish of Urbandale; her granddaughters, Erin Wessling of Leipzig, Molly (Wessling) and Golubowicz (Alex); and her great grandchild Mikolai Golubowicz of Brooklyn Center, MN..
Memorials may be designated to St. John's Lutheran Church or to the Alzheimer's Association and mailed in care of the Smith Funeral Home and Crematory, PO Box 368, Grinnell, IA 50112.
