Charles E. Gerth

Charles E. Gerth, 73, died Thursday, October 21, 2010, at his home in Winona, MN. Chuck was born August 7, 1937, in Winona to Alfred and Mabel (Meyers) Gerth. He married Carol Wright in Winona, MN. Chuck worked as a plumber for various companies in Winona and retired from St. Mary's University in 2002. He loved going on Canadian fishing trips with his daughter Kim and hunting trips in North Dakota with his son Rick and friend Mike Wagner. At Chuck's request a private family gathering will be held. Survivors include his three children, Jeff Gerth of Billings, MT, Rick Gerth of Lakeville, MN, and Kim Qualey of Zumbrota, MN; four grandchildren, Ethan, Sari, Aneesa and Levi; sister, Carolynn ((John) Bradley of Whitefish Bay, WI; his loveable companions, his dogs, Hannah and Vivian, and grand-dog, Kodiak; special neighbors and friends, Darlene and Leonard Brist, Chris Waters, Nikki Richmond, Scott Jonsgaard, The Loos family, Mike Wagner and his lady friends at the bank. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol.