Gerald Thomas Burns Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gerald Thomas Burns of Saint Louis, Missouri, who passed away on October 24, 2025, at the age of 63, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Virgil Elmer and Elizabeth Jane Burns; his brother Michael Burns (Cheryl); and his grandparents, Joseph Howley and Helen Stephens.

He is survived by: his siblings, Margaret "Peg" Poeschel (late Dennis), Elizabeth Jane Mitchell, Catherine Burke (late Gary), Stephen Burns and Joseph Burns (Cheryl); his friend Raymond "Butch" Cruse (Dee); and his son Bradley Cruse (Angelina).

Memorials may be made in Jerry's name to the American Cancer Society.