John Gerritsen

Published 9:40 am Friday, May 23, 2014

John Gerritsen, 90, of Austin passed away May 20, 2014, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jan and Anna; sister, Wilma Salmanowicz; and grandson, Noah.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia; children John C. (Beth), Jeanie (Jack) Butler and Linda (David) Thompson; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; other loving relatives and friends. Interment is at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.