Louis "Lou" D. Gerlach

LOUIS “ LOU” D. GERLACH, 90, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 2:03 pm, Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at his residence.

He was born to the late Albert and Lorena (nee Modglin) Gerlach on October 13, 1930 in Percy, Illinois.

Lou married Lou Ann Homan on March 21, 1953 in Percy, Illinois; she survives.

Lou had worked at the International Shoe Factory in Chester, Illinois. He had also worked for General Motors in St. Louis, Missouri for over 30 years.

He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Red Bud. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #487 in Chester. Lou enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting.

Lou was a Korean War Army Veteran.

Survivors:

Wife:

Lou Ann Gerlach Red Bud, IL

1 Daughter:

Marcine K. Horn Waterloo, IL

1 Sister:

Novella Howard Murphysboro, IL

3 Grandchildren:

Brian Horn, Sean Horn and Pam Horn

Several Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 Brother – Cl e ve (Maxine) Gerlach, 1 Sister – Carole (Jack) Mayher, 1 Son-in-law – Edward Horn and 1 Brother-in-law – Donald Howard

A Private Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Pechacek Funeral Homes in Red Bud, Illinois with Rev. Mark Nebel officiating.

A Graveside Service will be around 12:00 pm, Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Paradise Cemetery, Steeleville, Illinois. We ask that everyone wears a mask and please use social distancing guidelines.

Memorials contributions can be made in Louis’s memory to American Legion Post #487, St. John Lutheran Church, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Shriner’s Hospital and memorials are being accepted at the Pechacek Funeral Homes in Red Bud.