Dale Roy Gerndt, 62, was suddenly called home to heaven on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013, at his home by Suring. He was born Jan. 8, 1951, to Leslie and Helen (Lemke) Gerndt.
As a young man, Dale enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War.
Dale enjoyed fishing, farming, gardening and the outdoors. He was a devout member of the Hickory Church of Christ and even more devout to his family. Dale had two daughters whom he loved and spoke about often. Dale was also a talker and was known for always making people smile and laugh; it was certainly his gift in life.
Dale will be loved and remembered by his two daughters, Jocelyn M. Gerndt (P. Rudnick) and Stephanie M. Gerndt (Tim Wirhanowicz); his mother, Helen (Lemke-Gerndt) Trever; one brother, David R. (Mary) Gerndt; four sisters, Jean (Curtis) Suring, Judy (Irv) Johnson, Jane (Doug) Garbrecht and Jill (Jerry) Wendt; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, friends, co-workers and fellow church members.
Dale was greeted in heaven by his father, Leslie Gerndt; his dad, Donald Trever; a nephew, Brian Johnson; a niece, Trisha Simon; aunts, uncles and grandparents.
Family and friends celebrated Dale’s life with graveside services on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Suring, followed by a gathering of family and friends at Red Maple Golf Club in Suring for a light luncheon.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund will be established in Dale’s name.
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