A funeral service for Douglas E. Geerdes was held Monday, July 24, 2023, at the Warner Funeral Home in Everly. Pastor Dan Taylor officiated.

Honorary pallbearers were Lilly Geerdes, Taylor Siems, Elizabeth Geerdes, Logan Siems, Josie Geerdes, Marshal Geerdes and Jase Benson. Warner Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements.

Douglas (Doug) Edwin Geerdes was born June 6, 1953, and was the second son of Edwin and Ellen (Hirt) Geerdes. He was raised on the Geerdes family farm south of Everly. He graduated from Everly Community School. Afterwards, he attended Iowa State University majoring in Ani...