Jeffrey "Jeff" Gerard

BRADFORD - Jeffrey "Jeff" Gerard, 33, of Bradford, died Thursday, June 13, 2024, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle - vehicular accident in Bureau County, IL.

He was born August 6, 1990, in Galesburg. Survivors include: his father, Kevin P. (Jane) Gerard of Kewanee, his mother, Brenda L. (Beeler) Gerard of Toulon, the love of his life, Alyssa Watt and his princess, Kaylynn both of Bradford, brothers, Brad Gerard of Toulon and Justin (April) Gerard of Kewanee, sister, Amanda McCurdy of Galva and bonus sister Brooke Montgomery. Also surviving are his grandmother's Elaine Anderson, Julie Beeler and Sherry Beeler, nieces Madelyn and Evalyn McCurdy and nephew Shawn Gerard and aunts and uncles, Donnie and Connie Gerard and Eric and Kristine Anderson, both of Galva and Angie Miller, Doug Beeler and Darren (Kara) Beeler, all of Princeville. He was preceded in death by his grandfather's Rolf Anderson, Bob Gerard and Gary Beeler.

Jeff graduated from Galva High School in 2008. He owned and operated Gerard Tree Service. He will always be known for his wit and humor. We will miss his random fun facts of the day and hearing him say, did you know that? Now you do! He was the best Daddy to Kaylynn, always making time for their Daddy daughter dates. He loved to cook, especially smoking foods. His passions included trimming trees, firearms, and motorcycle rides on the open road. He was always looking for new adventures to take Alyssa and Kaylynn on. He couldn't wait to get home at the end of the day to them, Miss Mollie, Clark & even when he wouldn't admit it, their cats too. He was very loyal and had many close friends. Most of all he loved his family and the time he got to spend with his princess, Kaylynn. Jeff's memory will always remain in the hearts of his family, friends, and all who had the privilege to know him.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 22 at Rux Funeral Home in Galva with Deacon Michael Crummer officiating. A visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Friday, June 21 at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Kaylynn E. Gerard Education Fund at any of the State Bank of Toulon locations.

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