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Roger David Gerst

Birth	:	1 May 1928 Oakville, Louisa County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	14 Aug 2021 Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Edwards Cemetery, Oakville, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0764008, -91.0599976
Description	:	Roger David Gerst, 93, of Mediapolis, formerly of Oakville, died Saturday, August 14, 2021 at home. Born May 1, 1928 in Oakville, he was the eldest son of David and Hattie (Hardin) Gerst. On October 19, 1947, he married Dorothy Ellen "Dot" Malcom in the Oakville Methodist Church. Survivors include 2 sons, Rod (Kate) Gerst of Burlington and Marty (Brenda) Gerst of Temple Terrace, Florida and one daughter Rebecca Gerst of Mediapolis; 4 grand children: Carolyn Gerst of Olathe, Kansas, Shelby (Michelle) Gerst of Parrish, Florida, Molly Gerst of Temple Terrace Florida and Zachary (Brittany) Gerst of... Read More	Roger David Gerst, 93, of Mediapolis, formerly of Oakville, died Saturday, August 14, 2021 at home. Born May 1, 1928 in Oakville, he was the eldest son of David and Hattie (Hardin) Gerst. On October 19, 1947, he married Dorothy Ellen "Dot" Malcom in the Oakville Methodist Church. Survivors include 2 sons, Rod (Kate) Gerst of Burlington and Marty (Brenda) Gerst of Temple Terrace, Florida and one daughter Rebecca Gerst of Mediapolis; 4 grand children: Carolyn Gerst of Olathe, Kansas, Shelby (Michelle) Gerst of Parrish, Florida, Molly Gerst of Temple Terrace Florida and Zachary (Brittany) Gerst of Burlington. Also surviving are 6 brothers, Raymond (Mary) of Burlington, Dick (Diane) of Springfield, Missouri, Davy (Joyce) of Lomax, Illinois, Jim (Donna) of Hedrick, Iowa, Johnny (Joanne) of Danville, Donnie (Connie) Winona Lake, Indiana and 5 sisters Janet Shipman of Mediapolis, Carol Hartman of Fairfield, Ruthann Schroeder of Vinton, Kathy (Dave) Brown of Danville and Mary Lynn Grooms of Wapello. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one sister Betty Street and one grandchild Hannah Louise Gerst. Roger served as a manager for Oakville Feed and Grain for many years. In his younger years he enjoyed playing baseball for one of the finest teams in Southeast Iowa the Oakville Texaco Fire Chiefs. Years later, he enjoyed square dancing and calling for the Circle Square B square dance club, playing the harmonica, spending time with his grandkids, traveling to Florida during the winter in their motor home, and watching basketball and his favorite baseball team, the St. Louis Cardinals, on television. Dot and Roger were lifetime residents of Oakville until their home flooded in 2008, and they moved to Mediapolis. Memorials have been established for Great River Hospice and the Special Needs Foundation of Des Moines County. Memorial services may be planned for a later date. Snyder and Hollenbaugh Funeral and Cremation Service of Mediapolis is caring for the family.

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Roger David Gerst's memorial is located at: Edwards Cemetery, Oakville, Louisa County, USA.
When did Roger David Gerst death?
Roger David Gerst death on 14 Aug 2021 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.0764008
Longitude: -91.0599976

Family Members:

Parent

David William Gerst

(1902 - 1981)

Hattie Frances Hardin Gerst

(1906 - 1973)

Spouse

Dorothy Ellen “Dot” Malcom Gerst

(1928 - 2011)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 41.0764008, -91.0599976

2. Apostolic Christian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0557780, -91.0493610

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14. Kossuth Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0124000, -91.1350000

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Coordinate: 40.9814500, -91.0394500

18. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
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19. Kingston Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9767000, -91.0434000

20. New Boston Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9737000, -91.0944500

23. Newberry-Haight Cemetery
Kingston, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9704500, -91.0446000

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