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Gerald Edleman
GERALD EDLEMAN
Anamosa
Gerald Ray Edleman, 92, passed away in his home on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories in Cedar Rapids. There will be a visitation
from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Pastor John Keizer will officiate. The entombment will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his wife, Kay; son, Rick; daughter, Peggy (Mike); stepson, Jeff (Brenda); stepdaughter, Kristy; four grandchildren, Melissa, Sarah, Annie and Gib; one stepgrandson, 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 Mount Vernon.
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 3 1/2 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.
Online condolences may be left at www.cedar memorial.com.
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