Herman Ray Gaede Sr. passed away June 8, 2010
Born on July 29, 1934 to Elmer & Lola (Travers) Gaede in Parkersburg, IL. He attended schools in IL, graduating in 1952 from Olney, IL.. High School.
He was married to Sarah Ann Spray on December 20, 1952 in West Salem, IL. And they raised 8 children; Linda (Terry) Youngblood, Lisa (Dean) Farmer, Herman “Ray” Gaede Jr. (Lisa) of Ill. Ricky (Debbie) Gaede of Iowa, Rhett Gaede and Rory Gaede of Hot Springs,
Rance (Cathy) Gaede of Florida, Leslee (Jimmy) Fulkerson of Hot Springs. Also surviving are 21 Grandchildren, 13 Great-grandchildren; sister Ruby ( Vernie) Dean, of IL. Host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, brother Oliver E. Gaede, sister Mary Joan Hinderliter.
He was a Fighting Illinois football fan and basketball fan, St Louis Cardinal Baseball fan as well as a Jeff Gordon Nascar fan. He was in sales and management for Coca-Cola in Ill. for 30 years and 20 years with Pepsi Cola in Hot Springs. Most recently he was the manager of Kroger Fuel Center on Central Ave. in Hot Springs, Ar.
He was an active member of the Oaklawn UMC; member of Joy/ Young Life Sunday School class; member of the Chancel Choir of Oaklawn UMC. His children and family depended on him to make his famous pizza at family gatherings. He was also known for delicious pork steak on the grill and famous “Gaede Chowder” made in an iron kettle cooked over an open fire outdoors.
Visitation will be Mon. June 14 from 6.00 to 8.00 P. M. At the Oaklawn United Methodist Church, 216 Higdon Ferry Rd. Hot Springs, Ar., 71913.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 11:00 A. M. at the Oaklawn United Methodist Church, with Pastors Fred Hunter and Paul Coy officiating. Burial will be in Cutter- Morning Star cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Herman “Ray” Gaede Jr., Ricky Gaede, Rhett Gaede, Rory Gaede, Zachary Youngblood, Andrew Youngblood, Michael Farmer and Koven Gaede: Honorary pallbearers; Seth Gaede, Rance Gaede, Carter Fulkerson, Dr. P. Timothy English, Dr. Neeraj Bharany, and staff.
Friends desiring to do say may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, Little Rock Office, 901 N. University, Little Rock, Ar. 72207, Oaklawn UMC, KFC Fund, or Arkansas Hospice, 5600 W. 12th St. Little Rock, Ar., 72204
The family guest register may be signed at www.Grossfuneralhome.com
