Gerald Slinde
December 25, 1932 - November 12, 2016
Obituary
MADISON/MONONA-Gerald H. Slinde, age 83, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. He was born on Dec. 25, 1932, the son of Robert and Esther Slinde. Gerald graduated from East High School in 1951 and served in the U.S. Army from 1953 until 1955. In 1956, he was co-owner of R.P. Slinde Trucking, retiring when he was 72 years old. Gerald married Barbara Bass on Nov. 10, 1958, and they had two children, Jay Slinde and Doreen Slinde. He is also survived by grandchildren, Mark Slinde and Heather (Thiago) Desouza; very special nieces and nephews; and many friends who were like family. He loved you all. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bob Slinde; sisters-in-law, Bernadine Slinde and Elaine Bass; and mother and father-in-law, Norman and Ruth Bass. A Celebration of Life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sat Nov 19, 2016 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Celebration of Life
Sat Nov 19, 2016 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Adele and David Crary
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Doreen... our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at your time of loss. May the Lord keep you in his arms and give you peace.
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Jill Thibedeau-Scheel
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My sympathy and prayers are with you today. May you find peace in the memories of him as your Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Brother and Friend. xo
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Stephani George
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Dear Barb, Jay and Doreen,
My thought and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Lots of great memories all growing up together. Love, Stephani (George) and Kent Thompson
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Dawn Klaus Reichhoff
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Thinking of you and your family my friend...
GB
Greta Bartholomew
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Dear Doreen, Jay and Barb, my prayers are with you all. Love and hugs to you, Greta
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Carole Sorenson
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Muff, Doreen, and Jay, my heart goes out to you. I remember all our Thanksgiving trips with Jerry , you, Chuck, Eileen and Keith and I and our spur of the moment trips. My we had some wonderful happy times. Many many happy memories.. You folks were our second family. Jerry was one of a kind, his alway smiley face. Jerry, Chuck, Larry and Keith will certainly give the good Lord some smiles. You have my very deepest sympathies.