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ShareTheda Mae (Oswalt) Gerkey (93) was born on August 18, 1918 In Olmutz Iowa (Lucas Co.) She is preceded in death by her husband Lester, son Francis Charles (Butch) and 6 siblings, Max Oswalt, Melvin Oswalt, Marvin Oswalt, George Oswalt, Charles Oswalt, and Thelma Oswalt Logar and her Grandsons Brian Bishop, Douglas Myers, and Willy Holmes. She was married on August 16th 1939 to Lester Paul Gerkey and to this union was born 7 children, Sharon (Carl) Stoffer, Thelma (Larry) Holmes, Georgene (Glen) Graydon, Dean Gerkey, Teri Gerkey and Ann (Glenn) Fried. Theda was an avid bowler and enjoyed many years of league participation. She was a member of AARP and volunteered at the Senior Citizens Center in Chariton after a lengthy career at the Chariton Manor and was a long time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Her biggest joy was spending time with her family. Interment will be at the Chariton Cemetery. And a memorial mass will held at a later date. ... Read More
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SubscribeSharon, Thelma and Teri, I never met your mom, but I know she must have been a wonderful woman to have girls as strong as you all are. I'm glad I can count you all as my friends.
Theda was my cousin also. We had not stayed in contact but I do have memories of times at family reunions. She was a very sweet person. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. G... more
Theda was my cousin also. We had not stayed in contact but I do have memories of times at family reunions. She was a very sweet person. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. G... more
Theda was my cousin also. We had not stayed in contact but I do have memories of times at family reunions. She was a very sweet person. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. G... more
May 19,2012 I am so sorry to learn of the passing of my cousin Theda. Her father and my father Harve were brothers. I have many fond memories of greeting cards exchanged and times together, especially at the Oswalt fam... more
Theda was my cousin, over the years we stayed in touch by the computer & phone calls. She was a lovely lady & will be missed by all that new her & will be greatly missed.
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