CHARLES “CHUCK” “CHARLIE” GERARDY

CHARLES “CHUCK” “CHARLIE” GERARDY

December 20, 1942-June 24, 2025

Charles “Chuck” “Charlie” D. Gerardy, age 82, of Fairfax, MN passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at his home in Fairfax.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Fairfax with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., (2 hours prior), all at the church on Wednesday.

Charles “Chuck” Donald Gerardy was born on December 20, 1942, in Cairo Township, Renville County, Minnesota. He was the son of Albert and Philomena (Pfeffer) Gerardy. Chuck was baptized as an infant on December 27, 1942, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth at St. Andrew's Catholic Church. He received his education at St. Andrew's Catholic School and graduated from Fairfax High School with the class of 1961.

Chuck worked for his brother-in-law at Johnny’s Super Service, Komatz Construction, Dunnick Road Construction and retired from the Fairfax Elevator after 22 years and continued as fall help for several years.

Chuck enjoyed ice racing on Mud Lake and Round Lake with many friends. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing trips to Canada and Devils Lake in North Dakota. He was an avid gardener and always shared his produce with family and friends. Chuck’s specialty was tomatoes and red raspberries. He collected cars and restored a model T. Chuck was known as the honorary mayor of Hoboken. Within that neighborhood he was considered “Grandpa” to the kids. Many of the kids nicknamed him Batman. Gifting him with many Batman related items.

Chuck is survived by many nieces, nephews and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Philomena (Pfeffer) Gerardy; sisters, Lucille Miklos, Delores Miklos, Violet Berle, Helen Moore, Corrine Gerardy, Mary Ann Bonacci, and Janet Palmer; brothers, LeRoy Gerardy (in infancy), Sylvester "Buddy" Gerardy and David Gerardy.

Arrangements by Hauser-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Fairfax, Minnesota. Online obituaries and guest book available at www.hantge.com