We had visited with Eddie not long ago in the hospital, he wasn’t feeling well but when he spoke I could see the the old Uncle Ed with spunk and love there. I am thankful I got to visit him…Laurie and Billy and all the grandkids, I am so sorry you have lost such a Great person in your life.. My thoughts and prayers for comfort are with you.. I will be with you in my heart tomorrow, I am so sorry I can not be there in person.. (I have a surgery scheduled) I miss so much the days when we Gerards got together now and then!!!! What fun we had!!! Much Love , Pat Waddell
Edmund M. Gerard
November 25, 1914 – May 26, 2011
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at St. Mary’s Cathedral Lower Church in St. Cloud for Edmund M. Gerard, age 96, of St. Joseph and formerly of St. Cloud who passed away at the St. Cloud V.A. Medical Center on May 26, 2011. Reverend Scott Pogatchnik will officiate. Entombment will be held in Assumption Cemetery Mausoleum in St. Cloud with full military honors.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday and after 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Parish prayers will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
Ed was born on November 25, 1914 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Louis and Catherine (Nuerenberg) Gerard. He married Myra Schmidt on December 30, 1941 at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Ed honorably served in the United States Army during WWII. He lived in St. Cloud most of his life. He was employed at the St. Cloud V.A. Medical Center for over 33 years retiring in 1970 as well as working at Norwest Bank for nine years.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral, Waite Park American Legion Silver Star Post #428, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 9, Knights of Columbus Council #961, the Crosier Apostolate, the Nocturnal Adoration Society, and the Legion of Mary.
Ed is survived by his children, Bill Gerard of Annandale, Laurie (Andy) Ziebol of St. Joseph; grandchildren, Craig, Angie, Kayla, Robin, Kim, Christy, and A.J.; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Don Gerard of Ft. Meyers, FL; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Myra; brothers and sisters, Marie, Louise, Earl, and Jerome.
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I miss the “good old days” when all the Gerard’s would get together for reunions. I remember all of my dad’s (Earl) family and the times we had when I was younger. We’re a tough lot! My thoughts will be with everyone tomorrow.
Grandpa, i’m having a difficult time believe your not with us anymore. You were such a instrumental part of my growing up. We always knew as kids that there was no sweeping it under the rug. Nothing was over until we had the long honesty, integrity or loyalty talk with you. You were so good at pointing out what it was going to take to make it in the future. You taught me to never be afraid to say your sorry (first), always keep your word (ALWAYS), never go to bed angry at someone, and always pay back your loans. You said “people wont help you out in life, if you don’t keep your word and pay them back”. Thank you grandpa for all these life lessons. Please give Grandma a big kiss for me, and tell her “we tried to fatten you up before you came home”. Love and miss you very much! Dale, Angie and the kids
Knowing the Gentleman Only through stories Robin Has told me I send you My condolences . The world Has lost a Kind soul . My Prayers are with you and your family.
Love you much miss you more, knowing you are in a beautiful place with grandma (who you have given many hugs and kisses from all of us) makes this time bareable. Know that you will allways be in our hearts. Hugs and Kisses Kayla, Dan and Bailey
My condolences to the family of Edmund Gerard. May he Rest in Peace
Dear Family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Uncle Ed’s passing. My father, Jerome Gerard, lived to 96 as well. Hope they are having a great reunion with Aunt Louise who almost made it to 100!
Great genes in this family!
Barbara Clark.
You will be missed by many and Loved by many more. You are in our hearts and memories forever. Don’t forget to give Grandma big hugs and kisses for us and tell her we miss and Love her also. We cherish the time we spent with you and regret we did not have more.
Love and Miss you!!!
Craig, Brandy, Danyelle, and Sadie!!!
You will be missed by many and Loved by many more. You are in our hearts and memories forever. Don’t forget to give Grandma big hugs and kisses for us and tell her we miss and Love her also. We cherish the time we spent with you and regret we did not have more.
Love and Miss you!!!
Craig, Brandy, Danyelle, and Sadie!!!
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St. Mary’s CathedralSchedule Details
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at St. Mary’s Cathedral Lower Church in St. Cloud for Edmund M. Gerard, age 96, of St. Joseph and formerly of St. Cloud who passed away at the St. Cloud V.A. Medical Center on May 26, 2011. Reverend Scott Pogatchnik will officiate. Entombment will be held in Assumption Cemetery Mausoleum in St. Cloud with full military honors.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday and after 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Parish prayers will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.