Gerdena Van Eck Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Gerdena Van Eck (Pipestone, Minnesota), whose life came to an end on May 21, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gerdena Van Eck or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Schelhaas and Jenny Schelhaas (Beckering); her husband John Van Eck; and her brothers, Alvin and Leroy.
She is survived by: her children, Gary Van Eck of Ruthton, Larry Van Eck of Ruthton, Judy Bowen (Brad) of Pipestone, Lori Dragstra (Harv) of Edgerton, Sharon Morgan (Fritz) of Shakopee and Kathy (David); and her siblings, Rolland Schelhaas (Grace) of Edgerton and Barbara Nykamp of Edgerton. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Saturday, May 24th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Christian Reformed Church - Pipestone (800 2nd Ave SE, Pipestone, MN 56164). A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 24th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, May 24th 2025 at the Holland Cemetery (1714 140th Ave, Holland, MN 56139).
