Richard Gerths's obituary , Passed away on July 12, 2025 in Chatfield, Minnesota

Richard Gerths

May 14, 1957 - July 12, 2025 (68 years old)

Chatfield, Minnesota

Richard Gerths's obituary , Passed away on July 12, 2025 in Chatfield, Minnesota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ranfranz Vine Funeral Homes

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Richard Gerths

May 14, 1957 - July 12, 2025 (68 years old)

Chatfield, Minnesota

Richard Gerths Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 12, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Richard Gerths of Chatfield, Minnesota. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As Richard departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Richard may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Richard leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Sr. Gerths and Norma Gerths (Ferguson); and his brother-in-law Marvin Babcock. He is survived by: his wife Joan Gerths of Chatfield, MN; his children, Eric Gerths of Rochester, MN and Victoria Brummond of Minneapolis, MN; his siblings, Cathy Solem (Kevin) of Cochrane, WI, Debby Babcock of Alton, IA and Laurie Marzolf (Ric) of Wabasha, MN; and his brother-in-law Scott Abolt.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ranfranz Vine Funeral Homes



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