Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA

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In Memoriam: Gerald C. Spiess

We pray for the family and friends of Gerald C. Spiess, who passed to the arms of Jesus on April 29, 2022. He was surrounded by family, including his wife, Evelyn, and daughter, Bishop Deborah Hutterer. “Jerry had heart trouble, but he did not have a troubled heart.”

He is survived by his darlin’ wife, Evelyn Spiess, children Deborah Hutterer (Alan Field), Steven (Diane) Spiess, Jerry (Jackie) Spiess, Scott Spiess, sisters and brother Judie (Ken) Coulter, Anita Harrington, Michael (Ginny) Spiess, Lelia (Brian) Skarboe, and many special grandchildren and great grandchildren; and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Helen and Conrad; and brothers, Richard and James.

Memorial service will be Saturday, May 7, 2022, 3pm, Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, 1669 Arcade St, St. Paul, MN. Visitation one hour prior and a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to GA Youth Camping Scholarship Fund or Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Sun City West, AZ.