Lyle, Sorry to hear about Audrey. Wish I could have been there. Was out of town and got back the 24. Kevin
Audrey Gerads
August 8, 2023
Audrey Irene Gerads, age 80, of Saint Cloud, Minnesota, passed away August 8, 2023 at Saint Cloud Hospital. A memorial service will be held at Daniel Funeral Home, 1010 2nd St. N, St. Cloud, Monday, August 21, 2023, 11 a.m. with a public visitation from 9:30-11 a.m. A celebration of her life will follow at Neighbors, 2010 Co. Rd 75, St. Joseph, MN. Inurnment will be at Fort Snelling Veteran’s Cemetery at a later date.
Audrey was born May 23, 1943 to Elaine and Allen Jorgensen in Denmark, Wisconsin. She graduated from Prebel High School, Green Bay, WI. After high school she pursued several careers before starting a family and raising four children.
Audrey loved to make connections with others, whether its standing in line at the grocery store, sitting on a plane or sitting at a favorite restaurant or watering hole. She was able to make friends whenever and wherever she could. Many of those friendships have lasted a lifetime, just proving the incredible person she was.
Throughout her life she enjoyed nature, painting, gardening, reading a good book and preparing fabulous food to share with those she loved.
Audrey is survived by her husband, Lyle Gerads; daughter, Milaura (Troy Robins; son, Greg Gerads; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Annette (Roger) Lacourt and Kathy (Pete) Peterson and brother, Jack (James) Jorgensen.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ronald Piontek; daughter, Amy Piontek; son, Phillip Piontek; brothers, Allen and Donald Jorgensen; nephew, Kris Jorgensen; and nieces Sarah Tree and Kathy Otradovec.
Audrey will be missed by many but her impact on our lives will be felt forever.
Guestbook
To Lyle and the family, my heartfelt condolences go out to you! I didn’t know Audrey for very long but when we met I instantly loved her and we became quick friends! I will miss her smile, warmth, energy, spunk, love and friendship! I feel like I lost a piece of myself when she left! I will always remember her and love her!
I remember Audrey as being cheerful and friendly to all. A special soul. Like so many of my classmates I had not had contact with her for some time, but have only fond memories.
Lyle and Family..
I am so sorry for your loss..I have thought of Audrey so many times since our wonderful high school days..we had so many great times together and I will always remember her as a beautiful human being inside and out.
My thoughts and heart are with you. God bless all of you.
Lyle and Family, my sincere heartfelt wishes to you at this time. May the wonderful memories and love sustain you and bring strength. I will miss my friend and classmate so very much as will all of the wonderful Preble High School friends she had – we loved Audrey so dearly. I am quite heartbroken. Love and Courage to all in accepting this loss.
Sorry for you’re lose our condolences 🙏 Dan&Star Otten
My dearest friend, it has been said, “a hundred years with a dear, cherished friend is never enough time…” Your kindness has touched the hearts of so many. You will forever be remembered. Love, Dolores
Services
Schedule Details
A memorial service will be held at Daniel Funeral Home, 1010 2nd St. N, St. Cloud, Monday, August 21, 2023, 11 a.m. with a public visitation from 9:30-11 a.m. A celebration of her life will follow at Neighbors, 2010 Co. Rd 75, St. Joseph, MN. Inurnment will be at Fort Snelling Veteran’s Cemetery at a later date.