Coolidge Dee Gerdes, 92 of Victoria passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 in Victoria, TX He was born on February 15, 1926 in Nursery, TX to Henry E. Gerdes, Sr. and Winnie Smith Gerdes. Coolidge worked for CP& L for forty years before retiring. Coolidge faithfully served his country in the United States Army during World War II earning the Army of Occupation Ribbon (Japan), 3 Overseas Service Bars, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star and Bronze Arrowhead. Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal and a Victory Ribbon. After returing home he joined the American Legion and the local VFW post #4146.
Coolidge is survived by his son, Mark Gerdes of Victoria, a brother, Calvin Gerdes of San Antonio and a host of friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Wright Gerdes, November of 2016.
Funeral services for Mr. Gerdes will be 1 PM on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Rosewood Funeral Chapels with Pastor Larry Green officiating. Full military honors will follow under the auspices of the Victoria Veterans Council, Al, CWV, VFW, DAV, MCL, MOWW, Ex-POW, MOPH, VVA and KWV.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
