Schmitz - Banks & Beals obituary - Gene A. Gerhardt, 82, Nauvoo

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Gene A. Gerhardt, 82, of Niota, Illinois passed away at 8:45 p.m. September 11, 2018 at West Point Care Center in West Point, Iowa.
He was born on March 20, 1936 in Niota, Illinois, the son of Walter and Helen (Morrill) Gerhardt.
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Survivors include: one son: Greg Gerhardt (wife: Rinskje “Reny” de Leeuw) of Nicholasville, Kentucky; one sister: Darlene Hartweg of Hamilton, Illinois; his former wives: Violet Gerhardt-Williams, Sherry Diaz, and Virginia Gerhardt. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter in law: Paulette Gerhardt; sister: Bonnie; and brother: Bill Gerhardt.
He was a graduate of Nauvoo High School. He was a lifelong farmer and an avid horseman. Gene had a special talent with horses and enjoyed training and riding. He was a champion Western rider and enjoyed fishing here in the states and in Canada. Gene was affiliated with Appanoose Faith Presbyterian Church.
Gene's body has been entrusted to Schmitz - Banks and Beals Funeral Home for cremation.
A memorial service will be held at a later date with burial at Nauvoo City Cemetery.
In lieu flowers a memorial has been established for the Brain Restoration Center in care of Greg Gerhardt of 105 Parker Lane, Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356.
Schmitz - Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Nauvoo is assisting the family with arrangements. On-line condolences to the family may be left at www.sbbfuneralhome.com.
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