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Gerald Hallaway

April 15, 1943 — May 9, 2022

Gerald “Gerry” P. Hallaway, age 79, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 9, 2022.

He was born to parents, Paul and Myrtle on April 15, 1943 in Madison, MN. Graduated from Madison High School in 1961. He was united in marriage to Barbara Werpy on December 7, 1963 in Madison, MN. Together they raised their three children in Cottage Grove, MN. Gerry had a 30 plus career with 3M and ended his working career with New Way Services in Newport, MN. He loved spending time with family, friends, and neighbors; especially those on Ideal Avenue. He was a lover of the outdoors and nature. Preceded in death by parents; and in-laws, Mary and Gaylen Werpy.

Survived by devoted wife of 58 years, Barbara; children, Lisa (Kevin) Webster, Chad (Angela), and Jim (Emily); grandchildren, Isabel and Ian Webster, Kayla, Alexander, Emma, Brooks, and Grady; sister, Paulette (Clay) Stone; and many close family and friends.

Celebration of Life 3 PM with visitation beginning at 1:30 PM, Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN, 55016. Interment at Newport Cemetery, Newport, MN at a later date. Memorials preferred.

LIVESTREAM INFORMATION:  For those who would like to participate in Gerry’s service via livestream, you can watch the service at 3 PM, Saturday, May 21, 2022.  It can be viewed by scrolling to the bottom of this page, and "CLICK PLAY" to begin.  Please leave a message of support on our Tribute Wall to let the family know you were able to watch the service.  If you are having troubles with the Livestream, the service will be available to watch later in the day.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Saturday, May 21, 2022

1:30 - 3:00 pm (Central time)

Kok Funeral Home - Cottage Grove

7676 80th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

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Celebration of Life Service

Saturday, May 21, 2022

Starts at 3:00 pm (Central time)

Kok Funeral Home - Cottage Grove

7676 80th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

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Interment

Hastings Avenue and 65th Street S.

, Newport, MN 55055

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