John J. Gerding's obituary , Passed away on December 24, 2025 in Springfield, Illinois

John J. Gerding

June 4, 1939 - December 24, 2025 (86 years old)

Springfield, Illinois

John J. Gerding's obituary , Passed away on December 24, 2025 in Springfield, Illinois

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Staab Funeral Homes

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John J. Gerding

June 4, 1939 - December 24, 2025 (86 years old)

Springfield, Illinois

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John J. Gerding Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John J. Gerding of Springfield, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 86, on December 24, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl Gerding and Martha Gerding (Klein); his former wife Dorothy Wright; his siblings, Henry, Charles Gerding, Clara Ann Trello and Eleanor Gerding; his grandson William Cole; Allene Brust.

He is survived by: his close friend Vickie Matula; his children, Gina Kreuzmacht (Dani) of Springfield and John C. Gerding (Lisa Bea) of Springfield; his grandchildren, Connor Sullivan (Ashley), Eryn Sullivan, Rylie Samat (Blake), John Gerding (Paige Bradford), Charlie and Henry Gerding; and his sister Martha Mayfield of Springfield.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Staab Funeral Homes



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