Obit for GERHARD, L.C. (Babe) (b.1912 d.1987), Murray Co., MN
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L.C. (Babe) Gerhard obituary - Fulda Free Press - "Babe Gerhard was born April
10, 1912 at Pipestone, MN to Otto and Pauline Oftedahl Gerhard.  He graduated
from Pipestone High School in 1931.  He worked in the Pipestone area until 1934
when he moved to Fulda and went to work at Osness Supply Co.  He and Rita Ramert
were married September 2, 1939 and continued to make their home in Fulda.  In
1943 Babe enlisted in the US Navy and served in the Pacific Theater.  After his
discharge in 1945, he returned to Fulda and worked for a Tire Supply company. 
In February 1946 he became manager of the Fulda Coop Oil Co.  He continued to
work there after semi-retiring in 1966 for many years.  Babe also drove school
bus for 3 years.  He has been a member of St. Gabriel's Church since 1939 where
he has served as usher.  He was a life long member of the Knights of Columbus, a
charter member of Fulda VFW where he served as adjutant, C & C member, Fulda
Legion member, was instrumental in starting the Fulda Water and Soil, was active
in Boy Scouts, and had been Lion's Club member.  He enjoyed water skiing,
fishing, traveling, and built campers.  Babe passed away at the Windom Area
Hospital on Saturday, May 23, 1987.  He is survived by his wife, Rita, 4
children, Sheila, Mrs. David Koch of San Mateo, Pauline Meier of Windom, Steve
of Grundy, IA, and Bill of Windom, 4 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild, and
his sister Viola Tof_____ of Atlanta, GA.  He is preceded in death by his
parents.
  Funeral services were held at St. Gabriel's Church, Fulda, MN on Tuesday, May
26, 1987 at 10:30 am with Fr. John Traufler officiating.  The organist was Mary
Hogan.  The soloist is A W Koopman.  The lector was Gene O'Neil.  Pallbearers
were Mark Hager, Todd Kramer, Bob Kuehl, Dan Lubben, Ken Anderson, and Larry
Haupert.  Honory pallbearers were Larry Sieve, Jack Andrews, ______ Fisher,
Harold Ruppert, Sam Heddins, and Walter Beckmam.  Military Honors provided by
the American Legion and VFW.  Interment is at St. Gabriel's Cemetery, Fulda,
MN."

NOTE:  The obituary was in a bound edition of the Fulda Free Press.  It was
located where the binding was and we could not get a good copy.  This is the
reason for the missing information.