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Irvin Freeman Gerks
Irvin Freeman Gerks
Cedar Rapids
Irvin F Gerks, 92 years, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, November 26. He was born October 22 in Atlanta, GA, son of Irvin H and Sue M Gerks.
Irv graduated from Franklin High School in 1951, attended Coe College for two years and then graduated from the University of Iowa with a BSME in 1960. Irv also served two years in the Army.
He had a love of football, playing at Franklin, Coe and for the Army while stationed in Germany.
His other interests included long distance running, photography and learning PhotoShop.
After graduating, Irv worked as an engineer at Collins Radio, the Rock Island Arsenal and Rockwell Electronics, retiring in 1994.
Irv married Judith Podhaski in 1959 and then later divorced. In 1994 Irv was united in marriage to Wilda Dalziel.
Irv is survived by his wife Wilda; two sons: Eric and John Gerks; one daughter: Patrice Morey; three grandsons; two stepsons: Dan and Joe Dalziel. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Cline.
Murdoch Funeral and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements.
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