Gerald Eugene Small, 77, of Lanesboro, formally of Carlton, Minn., passed away at Chosen Valley Care Center on August 28, 2016.
Gerald was born on July 1, 1939, in Holyoke, Minn., to Lowell and Lulu Mae (Scott) Small. Gerald married his wife of 54 years, Renee (Parenteau) on February 23, 1962. They lived most of his life in Carlton, Minn. He worked for Conwed Corporation for 21 years doing factory work. Gerald retired from Boldt Construction Union 361 as a carpenter.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lowell and Lulu Mae Small; and sister Peggy Mackai.
Gerald is survived by his wife, Renee Small; son Bret Small, daughter Kim Johnson, daughter Laura Nelson, grandchildren Brandon Small, Bryan Small (Becca Belich), Jake Peterson, Tyler Johnson, Josh Nelson, and AJ Nelson; great-grandson Reice Small, and sisters Betty (Daryl) Foresberg and Vicki (Ken) Crotteau.
A heartfelt thank you to Chosen Valley Care Center and Mayo Clinic Hospice Nurses.
No memorial service will be held per Gerald’s request.
Cremation services handled by Rochester Cremation Services.