Gerald W. Posthumus, JR. “Jerry Post”
Thursday, November 15, 1951
Date of Death:
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Age:
63 years old
Memorial Gathering
Date: Sunday November 08, 2015
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Oakwood Cemetery
Thursday, November 15, 1951
Date of Death:
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Age:
63 years old
Thursday, November 15, 1951
Date of Death:
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Age:
63 years old
Gerald W. Posthumus, JR. “Jerry Post”
Gerald W. (Jerry Post) Posthumus, Jr.
Gerald W. Posthumus, Jr., 63, of Rochester passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 5, 2015 due to a heart condition.
A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, November 8, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester.
Gerald was born on November 15, 1951 in Minneapolis, MN to Alice and Gerald Posthumus, Sr. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1970. He married Evelyn (Wintrick) Posthumus, on June 10, 1972 at Christ United Methodist Church in Rochester.
Gerald is survived by his wife Evelyn, his son Gerald Posthumus III, his father Gerald Posthumus Sr. of Rochester; 2 brothers – Bruce Posthumus of Rosemount, MN and Ted Posthumus of Faribault, MN; 2 grandsons – Ethan and Owen Posthumus of Rochester. He was preceded in death by his Mother and both his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Gerald was a loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather; and a beloved friend to those who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Gerald’s family.
A private interment will be held at a later date in Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester, MN.
Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Gerald W. Posthumus, JR. “Jerry Post” has received the following condolences.
Jerry was a part of my Boy Scout adventure. I am happy he was a part of my life. He was a good man.
Andrew (Andy)
Truly and deeply saddened for your loss! He really was a great man with a wit that could brighten a day!! Great memories of him in the tow truck!! Hope you are doing as well as can be expected and sorry I couldn't be there for the memorial!
My thoughts and prayers go out,
Adam Rainey
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family for your loss. I was a classmate of Jerry's and he always knew you whether on the street or at a class reunion. His smiling face and the great conversations will be greatly missed.
Evie and Jerry our prayers and heart felt condolence's are with you and your family. Always made us laugh and enjoyed his humor he will be sadly missed.
Ted,
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Tom Behan
The only person I have ever met that NEVER had a bad day God Speed my friend, Dan
So sorry to hear about Jerry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My condolences to Jerry's family. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys through this hard time.
Jerry,
You were always there with a quick smile or joke to help people get through the day. There with a new story or interesting fact, you were always a fun person to work with. I am proud to call you a friend and co worker. You will be truly missed by everyone you have touched in life. R.I.P
HELLO TED , SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR BROTHER JERRY , RICH LET ME KNOW, HOPE HIS FAMILY GETTING THROUGH IT BEST AS CAN, I'LL TRY AND MAKE IT DOWN, TAKE CARE. Bob jarett
Our thoughts and prayers go to Evie, Jerry and family. We were friends from National T and neighbors in South Pointe. He will be missed!
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jerry's family & friends. Jerry was such a special person and always fun and pleasant to talk to. He would stop by and see us at Old River Valley Antique Mall a couple times a week. I will miss his smiling face but will always cherish all of the conversations that we had with Jerry.
Chris & Erik Kujath
Jerry you where great co worker to work at Toyota. All Great laughs we had I'm so saddened by this news Prayers and thoughts to your family, friends and co-workers.