Memorial
Gerald Ray Edleman, 92, passed away in his home on Thursday, February 26, 2015.
Services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. There will be a visitation from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Pastor John Keizer will officiate. The entombment will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Kay; son Rick; daughter Peggy (Mike); step-son Jeff (Brenda); step-daughter Kristy; four grandchildren: Melissa, Sarah, Annie, and Gib; one step-grandson, Cody; four great-grandchildren: Alex, Shelby, Chelsea, and Delaney; two great-great grandchildren: Isabell and Savannah; as well as five nephews: Harry, David, Bob, Tom, and John; and one niece, Vicki.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Ruth; his wife “Sis” Muriel; son Jerry; brother Robert; sister Elaine; and infant sister, Wanda.
Gerald was born May 12, 1922 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was self-employed throughout his life, starting and running many different businesses. He was most recently the owner and operator of Hallmark Nursing Home in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Gerald loved both riding and restoring motorcycles. He was a member of Chief Blackhawk Antique Motorcycle Club.
He was the ultimate collector and had many different collections, always drawn to it by the thrill of the hunt. He had a love for animals, and during his life was well known for hauling home many a stray little creature to give them a warm, loving home. Gerald was a veteran of World War II.
We, as a family, want to send a special thank you to Dr. Saxena and the dialysis staff who, with kindness and compassion, took care of Gerald these past three and a half years. Gerald was a loving son, husband, father, and grandfather. He will be forever missed, but will be remembered with profound love through the many memories with which he blessed each and every one of us.
Memorials may be directed to the family, who will make donations to charities special to Gerald.