Gerhard (Gary) Nels Erdahl died peacefully from heart failure, on Friday, October 30, 2026, at
home.
Gary was born in Duluth, MN on June 1, 1931. He graduated from Denfeld High School in 1959.
He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Military Conflict. He was given an
Honorable Discharge and returned to the states to care for his widowed mother. He married
Dorothy June Roring on February 8, 1958. Upon his marriage to Dorothy, he was an instant
father. Dorothy brought two children with her from a previous marriage. They then went on to
have four additional children. Gary worked hard all his life to support his wife and family. All
the homes they lived in, Gary remodeled and liked to plant flowers in the yard. Upon retirement
Gary spent many years volunteering at Our Savior’s Lutheran church. Between janitorial work,
painting, and other odd jobs Gary took coffee breaks with other volunteers and staff and kept
abreast of the working of the church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, and sisters.
He is survived by; his wife Dorothy, son Steven McCabe and wife Sandra, daughter Sharon
Ekland and husband Carl, son John Erdahl, daughter Jan Ingersoll, son Dean Erdahl, and son
Daniel Erdahl and wife Lynn. 12 grandchildren and their spouses, and 8 great grandchildren with
more on the way.
There will be a private family memorial service held at Our Saviour’s Lutheran, on Wednesday,
November 4, 2026 presided by the Reverend Nancy Hong. In lieu of flowers, donations can be
made to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Cards will be appreciated by Dorothy and can be sent to
her at 4195 Westberg Rd Apt.125, Hermantown, MN 55811
