Gerald Monsrud, age 75, of Marshall, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at the Sanford Hospital, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Memorial Services are 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2020, at Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall, Minnesota. Entombment with Military Honors will follow in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery Columbarium. A walk-through visitation will be held from 12:30-2:00 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2020, at Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall.
Gerald Dale Monsrud was born on August 29, 1944, to Adolph and Pearl (Toft) Monsrud in Gonvick, Minnesota. His early years were spent in Gonvick. The family moved to the Marshall area when he was a child. Jerry attended Minneota Schools, graduating with the class of 1962. From there he went into the Army and worked as a tank mechanic. After coming home, Jerry married the love of his life, Carol Van Overbeke at St. Clotilde Catholic Church in Green Valley on August 4, 1966. The couple settled in Marshall and raised three beautiful children together. Jerry was a true caretaker. He loved his family and he and Carol went above and beyond by fostering children for many years. He was a great father figure for his own children and many others who came into his life. Jerry worked as a mechanic and he later went on to work with True Value building homes then, as a repair and salesman for water softeners. Jerry was never idle. When he wasn’t working, or playing guitar with one of his bands, he enjoyed the outdoors, whether fishing, hunting, camping, or traveling, Jerry was content. He could be found tinkering with his remote-control airplanes, fixing on things or helping his kids do home repairs. Jerry loved the holidays, and spending time with family.
Gerald Monsrud died on Tuesday July 28, 2020 in Sioux Falls South Dakota, at the age of 75 years, 10 months, and 29 days. Blessed be his memory.
Jerry is survived by his 3 children, Jim (Lori) Monsrud of Sioux Falls, Jeff Monsrud of Marshall, and Teresa (Curt) Buysse of Minneota; 3 grandchildren, Jade (Mike) Maxwell of Cottonwood, Jordan Buysse (Ashley Johnson) of St. Cloud, and Jasmine Buysse of Minneota; three great-grandchildren, Aydin, Paislee and Ella; siblings, Merlin (Betty) Monsrud of Jacksonville, FL, Kenny (Charlene) Monsrud of Atlanta, GA, and Parnell Monsrud of Little Rock, AR; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, Adolph Monsrud and Pearl Torgeson; wife, Carol Monsrud; brother, Bud Monsrud; and sister, Evie Crantz.
