Obituary of Gerald Keocher

Gerald L. Keocher, 73, of North Branch, Minnesota passed away on February 26, 2014 at Golden Living Center Rush City. Gerald was born on February 12, 1941 to Theodore & Violet Keocher in Cambridge, Minnesota and grew up in Weber on the family farm. He attended school in Isanti and Cambridge Minnesota. In 1962 Gerald married Sandra K. Zellmer. They purchased a farm in North Branch, Minnesota where they raised five children. Gerald loved his family and worked hard to provide for them. He was a farmer, as well as working many years in construction. His sons would help with the milking and crop farming while Gerald worked construction. His co-workers nicknamed him the "Rye Bomber". Gerald enjoyed farming, hunting, and fishing. He shared his passions with his children. He was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church of Weber. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by and his children Randy Keocher of North Branch, Joseph Keocher of Rush City, Steve (Karen) Keocher of North Branch, Julie (Lee) Wiener of Pine City, Carol (Dave) Stamm of Cambridge, six grandchildren, Lucas Keocher, Jolene (Keocher) Rod, Brieanna Keocher, Andrea Wiener, Cadin & Addison Stamm, two great grandchildren, Mason Rod and Logan Keocher, former wife Sandra Keocher, brothers Darwin (Robin) Keocher, Robert Keocher, sister Beverly Fisher all of the Weber area, as well as other relatives and friends. On behalf of Gerald's family we would like to thank the team members at Golden Living for the love and support they have shown "Jerry". Thank you for always keeping him included in the activities even up to the end. The recliner chair gave him comfort and a way for him to participate. Thank You to St. Croix Hospice for all the services provided. The peace that you brought to our dad is priceless. Surely Jesus loves fishermen for He chose them for His own, to be with Him and learn from Him and someday share His home. It must have been their trust in God and patience He found rare, That keeps them very near His heart and ever in His care.