Gerald Albert Kriesch, Sr. passed away April 12, 2025, at the age of 82.
Gerald was born in the Township of Ceresco, MN to Harry and Fern Kriesch on July 26, 1942. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He graduated from Madelia, MN High School with the class of 1960. He was married to Darla Clausen on October 22, 1960 and together they celebrated 64 years of marriage and were blessed with 3 children. They have been residents of Howard Lake since 1963.
Gerald enjoyed deer hunting in Minnesota and Kansas, golfing, time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and spending time at the lake. He was a member of the Howard Lake Fire Department for 20 years. Gerald always enjoyed a good road trip with Darla, just seeing the countryside and spending time with her. The family joke was that Gerald would drive to Wisconsin just for one bag of apples or a chunk of cheese, but it was the together time that counted.
Survivors include his wife Darla, children: Troy (Cheryl) Kriesch, Gerald (Jodi) Kriesch, Jr., and Lori (Francis) Wilhelm, eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, brothers-in law: Lynn Clausen and Kelly (Trudy) Clausen, along with many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents Harry and Fern Kriesch and siblings: Donald Kriesch and Maxine Fearing.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00-5:00 PM, Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the Delano American Legion.
Arrangements by Swanson Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato & Howard Lake, Minnesota.
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