Gerald R. Gray Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Gerald R. Gray, age 87, of Brodhead, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at his home. He was born on May 28, 1929 in Pekin, IL, the son of Elvin and Ethel Mae (Potts) Gray. He married Betty Mae Van Tine on September 14, 1954 in Ellisville, IL. She passed away on September 22, 2016. Gerald was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in Korea. He farmed near South Wayne, WI and Decatur Township. He also worked for Beloit Corp., retiring in 1992. Gerald was one of the founders of the Church of the Nazarene, Brodhead. He loved farming, yardwork, gardening, woodworking, mechanics, traveling, being involved in church activities, but most important was his family. He is survived by his children, Steven Gray, Monroe, WI, Debra Gray, Canton, IL, Phillip (Tera) Gray, Greg (Cathy) Gray, and Brian Gray, all of Brodhead, Jerry (Joell) Gray, Fruita, CO; three sisters, Eileen Wilson, Fairview, IL, Linda (David) Clark, Washington, IL, Carol (Todd) Montour, Surrey, WI; three brothers, Harry (Connie), Galesburg, IL, Arthur, Evansville, WI, Clifford (Carolyn), Noel, MO; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, great-grandchild, Eiljah, daughter-in-law, Barb Gray, two brothers, Earl and Charles, and a sister in infancy, Geraldine. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 25, 2017, at the Church of the Nazarene, Brodhead, WI, with Rev. Kenneth Lawson officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Brodhead, WI, with military rites. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Gerald R. Gray

May 28, 1929 - May 20, 2017