Gerads, Earl S. age 73 of Coon Rapids, passed away February 8, 2016, surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his first love, Adeline; parents, Frank and Ida; and brothers, Ervin and Victor. Survived by wife, Marilyn; daughters, Pam Gerads and Brenda (Bob) Cich; grand-daughters, Amanda and Ashley; step daughters, Kayla (Adam) Zechmann and Hayley Brown; brothers, Elmer (Pat) and Lyle (Audrey); sister, Gayle (Mike) Dargis; mother-in-law, Rosie Rider. Memorials preferred to donor's choice. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, February 15 at the Church of St. Stephen, 525 Jackson St., Anoka. Friends may gather 1 hour prior to Mass at church and 3-6 PM Sunday, February 14 at: Washburn-McReavy.com Coon Rapids Chapel 763-767-1000 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd.