Gerald James Gaul, 93, of Farley, Iowa, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, May 31, 2024, at his home in Farley, Iowa.

Visitation for Gerald will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa, where a prayer service will be held at 2:30 p.m., KC rosary at 4 p.m., the American Legion Auxiliary will go through at 7 p.m., and the American Legion service will be held at 7 p.m.  Visitation will also be held after 9 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

Mass of Christian burial for Gerald will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Farley, Iowa with Rev. Michael Schueller presiding.  Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Farley, Iowa, with full military honors afforded by the Farley American Legion Post# 656.

Gerald was born on July 4, 1930, in rural New Vienna, Iowa, son of Alphonse H. and Regina B. (Fangmann) Gaul.  He received his education in the rural country schools in New Vienna.  He was a United States Army Veteran having served during the Korean War.  Gerald was united in marriage June 12, 1956, to Joan Muller at St. Clement’s Church in Bankston.  The couple farmed in the Bankston area,  where his love of the land was evident in the pleasure he took caring for his farm for thirty-five years until he retired in 1991 at which time they moved to Farley.

Jerry was a proud and humble man with a subtle sense of humor.  He was a generous man with his time, talents and treasures.  He loved time with his family and friends.  He enjoyed a good card game and an occasional trip to the dog track or casino. He took special pride when he and Joan were the longest married couple on the dance floor.  His legacy lives on.

Gerald was a member of the St. Joseph’s parish in Farley, Iowa.  He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2001, Farley American Legion Post# 656, and New Vienna VFW Post# 7736.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Joan Gaul of Farley, ten children, Mary Jo (Steve) Scott of Bankston, James Gaul of Dyersville, Julie (Walter) Culbertson of Savanna, IL, Laurie (Mark) Fallon of Dubuque, Kathy (Tom) Ehrlich of  Rickardsville, Dianne (Jeff) Brimeyer of Dubuque, David Gaul and Vicky Gaul both of  Dyersville, Ken (Sandy) Gaul of Iowa City, and Kari (Steve) Avenarius of Dubuque; 29 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Dolores Gaul of Epworth, Jean Kramer of Farley and Mary Ann Kramer of Epworth.

He is preceded in death by his parents; six brothers. Marvin (Germaine) Gaul, Eldon (Helen) Gaul, Virgil (Helen) Gaul, Lawrence Gaul, and Leander Gaul in infancy; two sisters, Eileen (Richard) Hermsen and Laura (Ralph) Meyer; a great grandson, Vincent Jon Bowers; his father and mother-in-law, George and Marcella (Hoefer) Muller; and three brothers-in-law, John Muller, Loras Kramer, and Marvin Kramer.

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