Donald J. Gerdeman
Kalida – Donald J. Gerdeman, 88, of Kalida died 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at the Meadows of Kalida.  He was born December 9, 1923 in Ft. Jennings to the late Cornelius and Adelia (Klausing) Gerdeman.  On May 30, 1944, he married Cecilia Osterhage who survives in Kalida.
Don is also survived by his 4 sons: James (Mary Jo) Gerdeman of Coral Springs, Florida; David (Pam) Gerdeman of Ada, Michigan; William (Barb) Gerdeman of Fremont; Alan (Ruth) Gerdeman of Kalida; 8 grandchildren: James D. Gerdeman, Jr., Susan M. Gerdeman, Megan J. Clark, Scott D. Gerdeman, Neal J. Gerdeman, Kevin A. Gerdeman, Todd Scheele and Timothy Scheele, 4 great-grandchildren: Liam J. Gerdeman, Josie D. Gerdeman, Chloe C. Gerdeman and Aidan M. Clark; 2 brothers: Robert (Jeanine) Gerdeman of Columbus Grove and Thomas (Mary) Gerdeman of Columbus Grove; and a daughter-in-law: Penny Gerdeman of Ada, Michigan.  He is preceded in death by a son, Mark Gerdeman.
Don retired in 1980 from the former Westinghouse Electric, Lima. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Kalida and it's Holy Name Society.  He was a charter member of Kalida Lion's Club and a member of Kalida Fish and Game Club.
A Mass of Christian burial will begin 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 25, 2012 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Kalida, with Fr. Mark Hoying officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township, (corner of St. Rt. 224 and 634).
Memorials may be given to the Kalida Community Park.
Condolences may be sent to: www.lovefuneralhome.com.

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