Ronald Gerardy, 72, died on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at Northwest Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Ronald Gerardy was born on January 25, 1932 in Thief River Falls, MN, the son of Peter and Barbara (Jager) Gerardy. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic Faith and attended scool in Plummer, MN, graduating from Plummer High School.

Ron was united in marriage to Celeste Pierce on October 16, 1954 at St. Bernards Catholic Church in Thief River Falls. Ron was employed by the Red Owl Store and Ace Hardware in Thief River Falls and owned and operated the Coast to Coast/Tru Value Hardware Store. Ron and Celeste moved to Owatonna, MN Where Ron managed the Ace Hardware Store for five years, before retiring and moving back to Thief River Falls in 1997.

He enjoyed woodworking and helping his brother, Jerry, on the Gerardy Farm. Ron especially loved spending time with his family and friends.

Ron served on the Minnesota Hardware Association Board as President and Vice President, was a member of St. Bernards Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Lions and Eagles.

Ron is survived by six children: Mark Gerardy, Renae (Mitch) Hoard, Kristi (Mike) LaSalle, Brian (Kim) Gerardy and Bruce (Mary) Gerardy, all of Thief River Falls, MN and Michelle Mic (Jim) Morrissey of Glenwood, MN; eleven grandchildren: Brandon Gerardy, Melissa Hoard, Amber Gerardy, Lindsey Morrissey, Stephanie Hoard, Zachery Gerardy, Tanner Morrissey, Corey LaSalle, Tony Hoard, Tyler Morrissey and Kelly LaSalle; one brother, Jerry (Carol) Gerardy of Plummer, MN; two sisters: Doris (Ken) Laliberte of Mesa, AZ and Noreen (Merle) Johnson of Leesburg, FL; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Celeste on August 14, 2001 and his parents.