Robert Charles Gerlach age 84 of Austin, Minnesota died Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. He was born June 16, 1931 in Austin the son of Francis and Irene (Ponto) Gerlach. Robert was a 1949 graduate of St. Augustine Catholic Schools and served his country in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. On June 6, 1953 Robert married Donna Johnson at St. Augustine Catholic Church. The couple raised five children. A lifelong Austin resident, he worked as a farmer for many years on the family's century farm, and worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier. Robert also drove bus for Austin transportation (Formerly Pike Transportation) for 30 years. A member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church, he delivered Meals on Wheels and enjoyed traveling and RV camping. Robert once rebuilt an Allis Chambers tractor.
Survivors include his wife Donna Gerlach of Austin, MN, children Steve Gerlach of Mankato, MN Denise (Bill) Merriman of Kent, OH, Kent Gerlach,LeeAnn (Dave) Schafer and Janelle Lawrence all of Austin, MN, 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 6 brothers Francis Jr. (Judy) Gerlach of Austin, MN, Phillip Gerlach of Bloomington, MN, Carl (Kathy) Gerlach of Austin, MN, John Gerlach of Cedar Rapids, IA, Alan (Carolyn) Gerlach of Alexandria, MN, Thomas (Joanne) Gerlach of Ramsey, MN, 2 sisters Rosemary (Ronald) Malicki of The Villages, FL, and Margene (Walter) Culbert of Austin, MN.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Irene Gerlach, his grandson Bradley Gerlach, his daughter-in-law Rita Gerlach, and his sister-in-law Mary Gerlach.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, April 18, 2016 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father James Steffes officiating. Tthe Gerlach Family will greet friends at the church from 12:30-2:00, immediately preceding the service.
Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post 91 and V.F.W. Post 1216. Memorials can be directed to Alzheimer's Research or recipient of donor's choice. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.
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Survivors include his wife Donna Gerlach of Austin, MN, children Steve Gerlach of Mankato, MN Denise (Bill) Merriman of Kent, OH, Kent Gerlach,LeeAnn (Dave) Schafer and Janelle Lawrence all of Austin, MN, 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 6 brothers Francis Jr. (Judy) Gerlach of Austin, MN, Phillip Gerlach of Bloomington, MN, Carl (Kathy) Gerlach of Austin, MN, John Gerlach of Cedar Rapids, IA, Alan (Carolyn) Gerlach of Alexandria, MN, Thomas (Joanne) Gerlach of Ramsey, MN, 2 sisters Rosemary (Ronald) Malicki of The Villages, FL, and Margene (Walter) Culbert of Austin, MN.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Irene Gerlach, his grandson Bradley Gerlach, his daughter-in-law Rita Gerlach, and his sister-in-law Mary Gerlach.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, April 18, 2016 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father James Steffes officiating. Tthe Gerlach Family will greet friends at the church from 12:30-2:00, immediately preceding the service.
Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post 91 and V.F.W. Post 1216. Memorials can be directed to Alzheimer's Research or recipient of donor's choice. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.
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Robert Charles Gerlach age 84 of Austin, Minnesota died Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. He was born June 16, 1931 in Austin the son of Francis and Irene (Ponto) Gerlach. Robert was a 1949 graduate of St. Augustine Catholic Schools and served his country in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. On June 6, 1953 Robert married Donna Johnson at St. Augustine Catholic Church. The couple raised five children. A lifelong Austin resident, he worked as a farmer for many years on the family's century farm, and worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier. Robert also drove bus for Austin transportation (Formerly Pike Transportation) for 30 years. A member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church, he delivered Meals on Wheels and enjoyed traveling and RV camping. Robert once rebuilt an Allis Chambers tractor.
Survivors include his wife Donna Gerlach of Austin, MN, children Steve Gerlach of Mankato, MN Denise (Bill) Merriman of Kent, OH, Kent Gerlach,LeeAnn (Dave) Schafer and Janelle Lawrence all of Austin, MN, 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 6 brothers Francis Jr. (Judy) Gerlach of Austin, MN, Phillip Gerlach of Bloomington, MN, Carl (Kathy) Gerlach of Austin, MN, John Gerlach of Cedar Rapids, IA, Alan (Carolyn) Gerlach of Alexandria, MN, Thomas (Joanne) Gerlach of Ramsey, MN, 2 sisters Rosemary (Ronald) Malicki of The Villages, FL, and Margene (Walter) Culbert of Austin, MN.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Irene Gerlach, his grandson Bradley Gerlach, his daughter-in-law Rita Gerlach, and his sister-in-law Mary Gerlach.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, April 18, 2016 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father James Steffes officiating. Tthe Gerlach Family will greet friends at the church from 12:30-2:00, immediately preceding the service.
Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post 91 and V.F.W. Post 1216. Memorials can be directed to Alzheimer's Research or recipient of donor's choice. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.
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Survivors include his wife Donna Gerlach of Austin, MN, children Steve Gerlach of Mankato, MN Denise (Bill) Merriman of Kent, OH, Kent Gerlach,LeeAnn (Dave) Schafer and Janelle Lawrence all of Austin, MN, 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 6 brothers Francis Jr. (Judy) Gerlach of Austin, MN, Phillip Gerlach of Bloomington, MN, Carl (Kathy) Gerlach of Austin, MN, John Gerlach of Cedar Rapids, IA, Alan (Carolyn) Gerlach of Alexandria, MN, Thomas (Joanne) Gerlach of Ramsey, MN, 2 sisters Rosemary (Ronald) Malicki of The Villages, FL, and Margene (Walter) Culbert of Austin, MN.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Irene Gerlach, his grandson Bradley Gerlach, his daughter-in-law Rita Gerlach, and his sister-in-law Mary Gerlach.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, April 18, 2016 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father James Steffes officiating. Tthe Gerlach Family will greet friends at the church from 12:30-2:00, immediately preceding the service.
Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post 91 and V.F.W. Post 1216. Memorials can be directed to Alzheimer's Research or recipient of donor's choice. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.
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