Melvin Gerads Obituary
The family of Melvin Gerads of Upsala, Minnesota announces his passing on August 5, 2026. Melvin, born on May 28, 1937, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melvin Gerads to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Gerads and Juliana Gerads (Muellner); his brother Meinard Gerads; his daughter-in-law Nancy Gerads; his brother-in-law Arnold "Arnie" Wenning; and his great grandchild Addison Wensman.
He is survived by: his wife Delores Gerads of Upsala; his children, Sharon Roering (Alan) of Grey Eagle, Debbie Engelmeyer (Dale) of St. Rosa, Robert "Butch" Gerads (Mary Lou) of Bowlus, Donald Gerads (Tracy Zimmermann) of Little Falls, Linda Cichon (David) of Bowlus and Jamie Gerads (Becky) of Upsala; and his siblings, Rosemary Weber (John), Rudy Gerads (Bernice), Ellen Wenning, Julie Westrich (Gary), Maryann Wolters (John), Bernice Seitz (Paul) and Jane Rosen (Al). He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.
