Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 26 at The Village Centre Lounge in Indianola with visitation there one half hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery in Slater, IA.

Gerrish was born October 6, 1910 in Blairsburg, IA, the son of George and Minnie Larson Severson and married Elsie Mae Olson on May 15, 1937 in Slater. He earned his Undergraduate Degree, Masters and PhD from Iowa State University and retired from Waldorf College in Forest City as Dean of Instruction.

Gerrish is survived by his very devoted wife Elsie; son Gary (Linda) Severson of Bloomington, IL; two brothers, Dr. Wayne (Maxine) Severson of West Des Moines, and George J. (Mary) Severson of Iowa Falls; and 2 grandsons, David and Steven Anderson of California. He was preceded in death by one son, 2 daughters and 2 brothers.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Village Good Shepherd Fund. Overton Funeral Home in Indianola is handling service arrangements.