Elmer John Gerads Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-09-18T15:30:00
End: 2025-09-18T18:30:00
Location: Gill Brothers Southwest Funeral Chapel

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Elmer John Gerads (Minneapolis, Minnesota), who passed away at the age of 90, on September 4, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Elmer John Gerads or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his wife Patricia Czech. He is survived by: his children, Deb Gerads-Brodie (Bob), Diane Gerads-Schmidt (Bob) and Dave Gerads (Bobbi); his grandchildren, Laura, Michael, Brandon, Alex, Connor, Dan and Libby; his great grandchildren, Patty and Sophie; and his siblings, Lyle and Gayle.

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Sep 18

Visitation

Gill Brothers Southwest Funeral Chapel
5801 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419

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Sep 18

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Gill Brothers Southwest Funeral Chapel
5801 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419

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