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Velma Edith Purdy Gerdes

Birth	:	29 Mar 1917 Oelrichs, Fall River County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	14 Jan 1994 Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens, Pensacola, Escambia County, USA
Coordinate	:	30.5332546, -87.3067245
Description	:	Anamosa Journal-Eureka, Thurs, 10 Jan 1994, Pg 17 GERDES Velma E Gerdes, age 76, of Coralville, and formerly of Olin, died Friday, January 14 at Manor Care in Cedar Rapids after a long illness. Funeral services were Monday, January 17 at the Hayden Funeral Home in Olin. Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery near Anamosa. Casket bearers were Chris Sasina, Garrett Gerdes, Bill Halstead, Joseph Yopp, John Brodersen, and Duane Carnes. She was born March 29, 1917 at Oelriches, South Dakota, the daughter of Charles & Lydia Wilcox Purdy. Her... Read More	Anamosa Journal-Eureka, Thurs, 10 Jan 1994, Pg 17 GERDES Velma E Gerdes, age 76, of Coralville, and formerly of Olin, died Friday, January 14 at Manor Care in Cedar Rapids after a long illness. Funeral services were Monday, January 17 at the Hayden Funeral Home in Olin. Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery near Anamosa. Casket bearers were Chris Sasina, Garrett Gerdes, Bill Halstead, Joseph Yopp, John Brodersen, and Duane Carnes. She was born March 29, 1917 at Oelriches, South Dakota, the daughter of Charles & Lydia Wilcox Purdy. Her family moved to Maquoketa when she was young so Velma was educated in Maquoketa where she graduated in 1936. On June 9, 1939 Velma married Alfred Gerdes at Anamosa. Except for 5 years at Olin in the late 1970's and early 1980's, the couple lived in Coralville. Alfred died in 1981. Velma has been at Manor Care for the past three years. She worked many years at Hunter Manufacturing in Coralville. Velma was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by two sons: Van of Phoenix, Arizona, and Greg of Coralville; five grandchildren; and a twin sister Thelma (Mrs. Howard) Gisel of Maquoketa. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and infant son.

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Where is Velma Edith Purdy Gerdes's memorial?
Velma Edith Purdy Gerdes's memorial is located at: Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens, Pensacola, Escambia County, USA.
When did Velma Edith Purdy Gerdes death?
Velma Edith Purdy Gerdes death on 14 Jan 1994 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Velma Edith Purdy Gerdes's memorial?
Latitude: 30.5332546
Longitude: -87.3067245

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Alfred A. Gerdes

(1917 - 1981)

Siblings

Thelma Purdy Geisel

(1917 - 2003)

Children

Van Alfred Gerdes

(1946 - 2012)

Greg Charles Gerdes

(1950 - 2022)

David John Gerdes

(1953 - 1953)

Flowers:

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