Jerry C. Gaard of Blaine, Minnesota, age 79, passed away on September 16, 2021 of natural causes. Jerry was the born on August 16, 1942 in Elmore, Minnesota. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Conrad Allen Gaard, and his mother, Seraphine Larson, both of St. Peter, Minnesota; brother, James "Jim" Gaard of New Ulm, Minnesota. 

Jerry is survived by his son, Gavin Eric Gaard of Bonaire, Georgia; sister, Valoris Nuessmeier of Waseca, Minnesota; and brother, Virgil Gaard of Oregon, Wisconsin.

Jerry graduated from St. Peter High School in 1960 and received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Army in 1966. Jerry was a talented Tool and Die Maker and enjoyed watching and attending sports and auto racing events. Jerry will be deeply missed by his relatives and friends.