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- Bio: Floyd Wayne Gerholdt was born on February 19, 1945 to Floyd and Helena (Fredricks) Gerholdt in Waterloo, Iowa. He spent his childhood in Waterloo and graduated from West Highschool.
- Following his graduation, Floyd went on to serve our country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in May of 1969.
- He met the love of his life, Diane Peterson, and the two were married on April 12, 1969 spending 48 wonderful years together.
- He worked as a truck driver and warehouse worker for many years at Sysco before retiring in October of 2000.
- The family later moved to Des Moines before setteling in De Soto, Iowa.
- Floyd Gerholdt enjoyed pitching horse shoes with his father and then after his death, with the rest of the family. He also was a member of many bowling leagues, enjoyed spending time with his family, and playing with his children and grandchildren.
- Floyd Wayne Gerholdt died on Friday, March 23, 2018 at Kavanaugh House in Des Moines at the age of 73 surrounded by his family.
- He is preceded in death by his parents.
- Floyd is survived by his wife; his son, Jeff (Jenny Kasier) Gerholdt of Des Moines; his daughter, Andrea (Michael) Garcia of Des Moines; one brother, Roger (Dixie) Gerholdt of Buckingham, Iowa; three grandchildren: Jasmine Garcia, Michel Garcia, and Xander Gerholdt.
- Visitation:
Monday, April 2, 2018
10:00-11:00 AM
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