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Gerald Hergruder Obituary

An operator at Georgia Gulf, he passed away at his residence on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, He was 54 and a resident and native of Plaquemine. Visiting at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Plaquemine, on Tuesday, Nov. 27, from 8 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Cleo J. Milano, celebrant. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. Survived by his wife of 31 years, Patricia Gascon Hergruder; daughter, Chelsea Hergruder Crilly and husband Jon; son, Spencer Hergruder; sister, Gayle Saurage; and granddaughter, Genevieve Grace Crilly. Preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Betty Devillier Hergruder. He loved to hunt and watch LSU baseball. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. John School. Please share sympathies, condolences and memories online at www.wilbertservices.com.

Published by The Advocate from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26, 2012.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Floyd & Cheryl Hebert

November 28, 2012

Patricia, Chelsea and Spencer; We were saddened to hear the news of Jerry's passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

Mark, Terri and Kylie Allen

November 27, 2012

Patricia, Our prayers are with you and your family... So sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gary Carville

November 27, 2012

Rest in peace

corey hergruder

November 26, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Roy Allen

November 26, 2012

Although I know that no words can ease the loss you feel, just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Reba Day Moser

November 26, 2012

Patricia, Chelsea & Spencer,

Brooklynn and I are very sorry for your loss. We will keep all of you in our prayers.

Sincerely,
Katie Clement

Katie Clement

November 26, 2012

Patricia, Chelsea, Spencer,
Sending all our love and prayers. Know we are with you in spirit. We love ya'll
Jeanie and George

Jeanie Gascon

November 26, 2012

Dear Patricia,
It was with great sorrow that we learned of Jerry's passing. We feel very priviledged to have spent Thanksgiving with him & the family. We will always remember him as a good, kind & giving person. We know he will be sorely missed by many. Our thoughts & Prayers are with you. Jack & Lisa Whitaker & family

November 26, 2012

Patricia,Spencer & family: Bryan, Bryan Jr and I are so sorry for the loss of Mr. Jerry. We are all saddened to hear this news. We will definitely be praying for you and your family. If there is anything we can do, please don't hesitate to ask. God Bless, Bryan, Dianne & Bryan Jr. Troxclair

November 26, 2012

To Patricia and family: I am very for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers
Charlynn Cokr

November 26, 2012

Patricia, Our deepest sympaty to you and your family on the passing of Jerry. I know how much he loved LSU baseball. You will be in our prayers.

Glenn and Fran Ferachi

November 26, 2012

Dear Patricia, I'd been keeping up with Jerry through Sharon and Hammy. So sorry to hear he'd lost the battle, but know the comfort that he no longer has to fight it. Love to you and your extended family.

Beverly Markowski

November 26, 2012

To Patricia and your family: I am very sorry for the loss of Jerry. We were schoolmates and friends through high school. Jerry was a fun loving person and always had a huge smile. He will be missed greatly and take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. God bless

Kenny Ourso

November 26, 2012

Patricia,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. It was more than a pleasure to have worked with Jerry and to have had him as a friend. All of us in VCM will have fond memories of the times we had together.

Dutt and David

November 26, 2012

Tricia, our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your familly at this time. Joe and Merrilyn Sciortino

November 26, 2012

Jerry Oldham

November 26, 2012

Patricia and family: I am so very sorry for your loss. May your wonderful memories help to heal your hearts. Prayers, love, and hugs! Helen

Helen Ruiz

November 26, 2012

Patricia, Chelsea and Spencer:Steve and I were very sorry to learn of Jerry's death. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We will be attending a funeral in Biloxi for Steve's uncle at the same time as Jerry's funeral but will also be thinking about all of you. Please accept our condolences through this means. Sincerely, Faith and Steve

Steve and Faith Maddox

November 26, 2012

Patricia and Family...
Know that my though and prayers are with you all. Keep your memories close to your heart, for they will see you through this difficult journey in life. God Bless

Pam Angelloz Haynie

November 26, 2012

The entire staff at Wilbert Funeral Service expresses our sincere condolences. May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together as you celebrate a life well lived!

The Staff of Wilbert Funeral Home

November 25, 2012

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