Gerald S. Naas

LONGVILLE - Gerald Stuart Naas, age 67, of Longville, passed away Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009.

He was born March 3, 1942, in Detroit, to Earl and Margaret Naas. Jerry married Joanne Fuchs on July 1, 1967 in Faribault, Minn. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1962 to 1966. Jerry was employed by Carrier Air Conditioning Company, Powers Regulator Company and Xcel Energy. He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Backus, where he served as chairman and vice chairman, adult Bible study leader and usher. He enjoyed fishing and carpentry work.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Joanne; sons Daniel Naas of Plymouth and Peter Naas of South Minneapolis; brother, Earl Naas (Penne) of Gaylord, Mich.; other relative and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Backus, with Pastor Ronald Carnicom officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Burial will be in Minnesota State Veteran's Cemetery at Camp Ripley.

Arrangements with Kline Funeral Home, Pine River.