John Martin Gerlach Obituary
We announce the death of John Martin Gerlach of Upsala, Minnesota, who passed away on October 13, 2026, at the age of 91. John Martin will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Martin Gerlach to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his father Harold Gerlach; his wife Marilyn Nelson Gerlach; his daughter Terry; his son-in-law Jeff Johnson; his mother Rose Gerlach Johnson; his sisters, Marianne Johnson and June McCoy; and his brothers-in-law, Harold and Glen Swanson.
He is survived by: his children, Rose Lundequam (Paul), Susan Swanson (Dan) and John D. Gerlach; his grandchildren, Lisa Cavanaugh (Matt), Myndi Swanson, Kim DeShaw (Jason), Nate Swanson, Samantha Barrett (Harper) and Andy Lundequam (Cassy); and his sisters, Joyce Swanson and Marlys Atkinson (John). He is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
