Saturday, April 18, 2020. Beloved husband of Mary C. Gerau (nee Padberg); loving father of Mary Ellen (Dennis) Costello, Betty (Bill) Hardin, Ann (Mark) Buechter, Susan (Jim) Penrose, Margaret (Tim) Haber, Wally (Lanette) Gerau, David (Jennifer) Gerau, Bob (Sharon) Gerau and the late Dan (Kelly) Gerau; dear grandfather of Aaron (Catie) Costello, Jennifer and Jacob Costello, Katherine (David) Costello, Patrick (Becky ) Hardin, Christopher Hardin, Amber (Grayson) Tarbox, Chelsea (Ben) Auton, Nathan Buechter, Daniel and Gabriel Penrose, Grace Haber, Luke and Kristen Gerau, Taylor and Zachary Gerau, Bryan and Darby Gerau, Kevin Gerau, Sadie and Cassie Gerau and the late Tim Haber and the late Anna Haber, dear great-grandfather of Abby, Evan, Nora and Levi Costello, Henry Hardin, Faustina Auton and Kynareth Buechter, our dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Mr. Gerau served honorably in the Coast Guard during WW II on the U.S.S. LST 782.
Services: Funeral services at Kutis Affton Chapel, will be private. Private interment at Sunset Cemetery, Memorial service at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church will be held at a later date. Contributions to the charity of your choice appreciated.
Sorry to hear the news about your father passing Margaret. Our prayers are with you, Tim, Grace, and your family.
Margaret, I pray for God’s mercy and peace to be with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Wally, Collin and I will keep you, Lanette and all of your family in our prayers.
Bryan..I’m sorry for your loss..
My thoughts and prayers are with the Gerau family.
My heart, prayers and condolences to you, Mary and all the Gerau family. You all hold a special place in our hearts.
Wally I am so sorry to have heard of the passing of your dad. My prayers on your loss. To all the families I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Gerau.
Dear Susan,
I am so sorry to here of the loss of your father. May God give you strength during this difficult time… You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan, I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Susan, I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My prayers go out to you and your family❤️
So sorry to hear of your loss Susan! May God surround you and your family with peace and the awareness of His never-ending love and mercy! Praying for you.
Susan, so sorry to hear this . My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Susan, the Kimberlin Family are so sorry!! Wish I could give you a hug!! Know that we are praying for your mom, you, and your whole family through this very sad time!!!
Such a kind, welcoming, faith-filled man, and a blessing to all who knew him. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
Jennifer, so sorry for your, and your family’s loss.
So sorry for your loss. What a legacy he left behind with such a great family. May he Rest In Peace.
Sorry for your loss, Bob.
So sorry about Walt’s passing.A kinder man cannot be found.