Wendy J. Gerard, 65, of Mabel, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at her home.
Wendy was born June 29, 1954, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Vincent and Joanne (Eide) Peterson. She grew up in New Brighton, Minn., and graduated from the Irondale High School. On October 31, 1980 she married Ronald Gerard. They lived in
LaPine and Dexter, Oreg., where she stayed at home with the children and later worked as a bartender in a friend’s bar. They then moved around the western states of California and Colorado with Ronald’s work in the logging industry and then for five years in the oil fields near Kenmare, N. Dak., before moving to Mabel four years ago. She enjoyed crocheting, playing pool, fishing, going to the beach, and traveling.
Wendy is survived by her husband Ronald of Mabel, three children: Dustin Richard, Sarah Jo, and Kelly Jean; grandchildren Autumn Jean, Donavin Ryan, Destiny Lynn, Gage Nico, Brantley Dean, and Kael Luca; brothers Brian and David Peterson, sister Jan Shivers. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.