Gerald, who was also known as "Dude" to his family and Gerry to his friends and he was the youngest of four boys. He joined the Marine Corp in 1961 and selflessly served his country for four years. Upon discharge from the military, he followed his brothers to Wichita and went to work for Sears, Roebuck & Company, where he worked for many years. After retiring from Sears, Dude worked at Donovan Auto of Wichita.
Dude married the love of his life on July 14, 1977, in Wichita, Kansas. Together, he and Kay lived a full life for forty-seven years. Dude enjoyed traveling with Kay. Visiting the beach in South Carolina was one of their favorite destinations. There was never a moment when they were not laughing, or just enjoying each other’s company. They were truly each other’s best friend.
Dude was an avid golfer and he played at many golf courses in his heyday. Kay helped fulfill his passion for the sport and they moved to a golfing community where he could play the game he loved every day. Dude was also a huge baseball fan and always had a game on the TV to watch and regularly told us who lost or who had won.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Kathryn and Cleveland Beverage; sister, Mary C. Beverage; brother, Bobby Dean Beverage, and his loving wife, Brenda Kay Beverage. Gerald is survived by his brothers, Howard Wayne (Frankie) Beverage of Wichita and Harold Glenn (Rosie) Beverage of Princeton, MO, as well as nieces and nephews.
Dude was a smart, kind and funny man, he was extremely sweet and the ultimate gentleman. He brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives with his kind heart, huge smile, and boundless curiosity. Dude will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him, but we are reassured that he is reunited in heaven with his loving wife, and they are once again laughing together.
A visitation for Dude will be held Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 9-10 AM with a Funeral Service at 10:00 AM and a Graveside Service to follow. All at Resthaven Mortuary and Gardens of Memory, Freedom Mausoleum A26, 11800 W. Kellogg, Wichita, Kansas, 67209.
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