Roy Nicholas Gerdel III Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Roy Nicholas Gerdel III in Keokuk, Iowa, whose life came to an end on February 5, 2026 at the age of 66, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Roy Nicholas Gerdel III to show support.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Roy is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Roy's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Shirley Gerdel and Roy N. Gerdel Jr.. He is survived by: his siblings, Sandy Gilfillan (Jeff), Karen Schneider (Rick) and Beth Johnson (Matt); and his nieces and nephews, Liz Schneider, Katie Lewis (Tyler), Lauren Rios (Dustin), Michael Johnson, Maria Herrin (Nick) and Caroline Allen (J. D.).
