Jerde, Gary R. age 49 of Ramsey. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Roland and Marguerite Swanberg. Survived by wife, Margaret; children, Erin, Nathan, Marisa, Hunter and Zachary; parents, Tom and Diane Jerde; sisters, Christy Jerde, Colleen Jerde, Brenda (Chris) Riley and Heather (Don) Drew; nieces and nephews. Funeral service Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 - 4th Ave S, Anoka. Visitation Tuesday 5-8 PM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave, Anoka and also 1 hour prior to service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220 thurston-lindberg.com