Charles Edward Gerdes Obituary
The passing of Charles Edward Gerdes (Cleveland, Ohio) occurred on September 22, 2026. Charles, born on August 3, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his son Jason Gerdes. He is survived by: his wife Judith Gerdes (Mierzwa); his sons, Michael (Melinda Larsen) and David (Claire Sullivan); and his grandchildren, Abigail (Michael Strohecker), Hayden (Dana), Caitlyn, Ty, Molly, Corinne and Milo.
A prayer will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 at 4:30 PM at the Murphy Funeral Home (5252 Mayfield Rd, Lyndhurst, OH 44124). A reception will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions in memory of Charles to The Parkinson's Foundation http://www.parkinson.org.
