Gary Lee Gerdes

  Gary Lee Gerdes, 82, passed away June 1, 2025. He was born April 19, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri. He grew up in San Diego, California and retired to Jacksonville, Florida.

  Gary proudly served the Army during Vietnam. After his time in the Army, he started his career as a firefighter with the City of San Diego. He retired the day he turned 50 and immediately hit the road and traveled the United States and cruised the world. He also spent many of his retiree hours in the garden, his yard was always blooming.

  Gary is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Michelle (Mike); son, Brian; daughters, Danielle and Nicole (Shawn), and grandchildren, Mikaela (Andrew) Katerina, Luke and great granddaughter, Annabella. He was predeceased by his son Scott and son-in-law David.

  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St John the Baptist on Mayport Rd on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 11:00 am with Father Valan.

A Committal Service will be held Monday, June 9, 2025 at 2:00 pm in Jacksonville National Cemetery with military honors.