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David Gerdes, 69, of Kanawha passed away at his home on December 27, 2024.
Graveside services will be held at a later date.
Memorials and cards may be mailed to the family at 1685 Maple Avenue, Kanawha, Iowa 50447.
David Michael Gerdes, the son of Ernest and Rose (Studer) Gerdes, was born on September 29, 1955 in Britt, Iowa. He attended school at Woden-Crystal Lake and graduated with the class of 1973.
After high school, Dave worked various jobs before starting his own carpentry business, where he earned a reputation for his hard work and craftsmanship. On August 8, 1975, he married Janet Eenhuis at the Britt Lutheran Church. They raised two sons, Chad and Jesse, in the Britt area.
A man who enjoyed the outdoors, Dave was an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer. Known for his tough demeanor and kind heart, he would do anything for those in need. Dave had a soft spot for children and enjoyed teasing them with his playful nature.
Dave is survived by his sons Chad Gerdes of Forest City and his children Karissa and Cade; Jesse (Courtney) Gerdes of LeMars and their children Logan, Lucas and Grace; significant other Cindy Steenlage; brother Robert Gerdes (Sharon Grimm); daughter-in-law Kimberly Gerdes; sisters-in-law Paula Pinkham, Marcia Simpson, Linda Barker, Martha Eenhuis and Sherry Seidel; brothers-in-law Larry (Barb) Eenhuis and Wayne (Barb) Eenhuis along with many nieces, nephews and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Janet in 1991, and brothers Roger, Mark, Richard, infant brother Thomas, sister-in-law Rosie Gerdes and brothers-in-law Richard Barker and David Eenhuis.