Marvin Lee Gerdes - Koepsell Funeral Home

We give our sympathy to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Phil was a great guy!

My deepest sympathy to your entire family. I have so many great memories of Dear Uncle Phil. He was a wonderful, sweet man. I will surely miss seeing and giving him a hug in church on Saturday evenings.
Love to all,
Diane

Dear Karen, My thoughts are with you at this difficult time! I only knew you and Marv as travelers, but such a part you two were in my travels. Marv was dearly missed on the trip to Ireland, as was you. Love Carolyn Turbiville

Dear Karen, Mike and Chuck, I send heartfelt sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. Marv was a great man, wonderful husband,loving father, excellent grandfather and a friend to all. I know you will hold many fond memories of him in your heart & will miss him always. May Gods peace that surpasses all understanding be with you. Love, Shelly Bogner Bianchi

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Dear Karen, Mike and Chuck, I send heartfelt sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. Marv was a great man, wonderful husband,loving father, excellent grandfather and a friend to all. I know you will hold many fond memories of him in your heart & will miss him always. May Gods peace that surpasses all understanding be with you. Love, Shelly Bogner Bianchi

My deepest sympathy to the Gerdes family for their loss. Mr. Gerdes had to have been an outstanding man to have created such a loving family. I know he must have been very proud of his two fine sons.

Karen and Family: I was so very sorry to hear of Marv''s passing. He was a true friend as well as a mentor to me during my days in Hoopeston and more importantly when I transitioned into sales with FMC. We travelled together often and always was an enjoyable and learning experience. His knowledge and expertise of the canning industry was very helpful to me over the year. I know that he will be sorely missed by you, family, and his many friends.

Karen and Family So sorry to hear the sad news.Marv was a very good friend of mine for some 35 years. During that time we had many occasions to travel together on business and as well did some fishing near Vail CO and off Newport beach on the recreation days. Lots of real life stories were told with his own special sense of humor. Marv will be greatly missed Sincerely Austin

My deepest sympathy to the Gerdes family for their loss. Mr. Gerdes had to have been an outstanding man to have created such a loving family. I know he must have been very proud of his two fine sons.

Karen and Family: I was so very sorry to hear of Marv''s passing. He was a true friend as well as a mentor to me during my days in Hoopeston and more importantly when I transitioned into sales with FMC. We travelled together often and always was an enjoyable and learning experience. His knowledge and expertise of the canning industry was very helpful to me over the year. I know that he will be sorely missed by you, family, and his many friends.

Karen and Family So sorry to hear the sad news.Marv was a very good friend of mine for some 35 years. During that time we had many occasions to travel together on business and as well did some fishing near Vail CO and off Newport beach on the recreation days. Lots of real life stories were told with his own special sense of humor. Marv will be greatly missed Sincerely Austin

Karen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Rod is coming tomorrow with the rest of the family. Sorry my situation does not make it so I can attend, I will however be there in spirit and I send my love. If there is anything I can do please call will get ahold of you later Karen

Karen, Sandy and I want to offer our deepest condolences to you and your family. Marv was truly one of the good guys and his guidance helped me tremendously when I first started with FMC. He was loved by all his customers and had a long story about everyone he met. I had a chance to visit with him this past July at the FPSA show in Chicago and reminisce about the "old days" in Columbus. He sure looked and sounded great that evening. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time! Brian

We want to extend our deepest Sympathy and Prayers to you and your family.

My deepest sympathy to Karen and family. I am shocked and saddened. I will miss Marvin''s always present smile, teasing, kindness, and help to his neighbor. I was so looking forward to spending time with you both once we retire. I cannot attend the service Saturday, but know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Most sincerely, Diana Schneider

Karen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Rod is coming tomorrow with the rest of the family. Sorry my situation does not make it so I can attend, I will however be there in spirit and I send my love. If there is anything I can do please call will get ahold of you later Karen

Karen, Sandy and I want to offer our deepest condolences to you and your family. Marv was truly one of the good guys and his guidance helped me tremendously when I first started with FMC. He was loved by all his customers and had a long story about everyone he met. I had a chance to visit with him this past July at the FPSA show in Chicago and reminisce about the "old days" in Columbus. He sure looked and sounded great that evening. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time! Brian

We want to extend our deepest Sympathy and Prayers to you and your family.

My deepest sympathy to Karen and family. I am shocked and saddened. I will miss Marvin''s always present smile, teasing, kindness, and help to his neighbor. I was so looking forward to spending time with you both once we retire. I cannot attend the service Saturday, but know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Most sincerely, Diana Schneider

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Karen, how very sad to hear of Marvin''s passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Marvin and I were classmates and graduated in 1954 together. May you know he is now resting in God''s eternal grace. My deepest sympathy to you and the family.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.