John Gerdes Obituary
We bid farewell to John Gerdes of Kimball, South Dakota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 20, 2026 at the age of 72. John touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Gerdes to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though John may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Gerdes and Darline Gerdes (Powers); and his sisters, Rosemary Rasmussen (Gerdes) and Marlene Kerner (Gerdes). He is survived by: his wife Maureen Gerdes (London); and his children, Carrie Fletcher of Tucson, AZ and Riley Fletcher of Kimball, SD. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
