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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Gerald D. Earlenbaugh
Gerald D.
Earlenbaugh
Jul 23, 1924 — Jul 23, 2015
Pearl City
Gerald D. Earlenbaugh's Obituary
Gerald D. Earlenbaugh
, age 91 of Pearl City, IL passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Liberty Village in Freeport, IL. He was born July 23, 1924; the son of the late Irving and Nellie (Anderson) Earlenbaugh. He graduated from Forreston High School and went on to serve in the United States Army during WWII. Gerald married Evelyn Koertner on March 28, 1948; she died June 30, 2012.
He worked as the Postmaster in Pearl City until retirement. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Freeport. His memberships also include the Pearl City American Legion and he was a 50 year member of the Freemasons. Gerald had also served as president of the Illinois division of the National League of Postmasters. After retiring, Gerald and Evelyn loved to travel together. He also enjoyed having coffee with his friends.
He is survived by his sons, Donald (Kim) Earlenbaugh of Plainfield, IL and Eric Earlenbaugh of Pearl City; daughter, Karla Munson of Pearl City; nine grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Evelyn; brother, Charlie; and sisters, Margaret and Ester.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Freeport. There will be a visitation before the service beginning at 11:00 am. Interment will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport at a later date. A memorial fund has been established.
He worked as the Postmaster in Pearl City until retirement. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Freeport. His memberships also include the Pearl City American Legion and he was a 50 year member of the Freemasons. Gerald had also served as president of the Illinois division of the National League of Postmasters. After retiring, Gerald and Evelyn loved to travel together. He also enjoyed having coffee with his friends.
He is survived by his sons, Donald (Kim) Earlenbaugh of Plainfield, IL and Eric Earlenbaugh of Pearl City; daughter, Karla Munson of Pearl City; nine grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Evelyn; brother, Charlie; and sisters, Margaret and Ester.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Freeport. There will be a visitation before the service beginning at 11:00 am. Interment will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport at a later date. A memorial fund has been established.
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