Jane Gerdes Obituary
The family announces the passing of Jane Gerdes in Mankato, Minnesota on June 9, 2026. Jane, born on December 5, 1930, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jane Gerdes to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Lloyd Gerdes; her parents, Clayton Leach and Mollie Leach; her brother Eldon Leach (Bing); her daughter Cindy Gerdes; her son-in-law Allan Broberg; and her grandson Joshua Gerdes.
She is survived by: her children, Jane, Tim Gerdes (Barb), Thomas Gerdes, Dave Gerdes, Claudia Gerdes Fergus Falls, Mike Gerdes (Jane) and John Gerdes (Shari); her grandchildren, Joy, Nate, Kathryn, Luke, Mark Gerdes, Dayna Engberg, Eden Broberg, Raven Broberg, Matthew Gerdes Williams, Jessica Hegseth (Ben), Amanda Meaux, Ashley Morris (Zach), Jared Meaux and Jordan Meaux (Madison); and her great grandchildren, McKinley, Rowan, Josiah Hegseth, Nash, Cohen and Vivienne Morris. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

June 16, 2026
Bill OBrien, Ellen, Brent and Jonathan Westby lit a candle
June 16, 2026
Bill OBrien, Ellen, Brent and Jonathan Westby sent flowers