Warren Russell Gedstad
Courant - Dec 17th, 2024
Warren Russell Gedstad, born on April 23, 1936, in Lennox, South Dakota, passed away at the age of 88 in Bloomfield, Connecticut, on December 15, 2024, following a prolonged illness. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Warren was known for his passion for music, having majored in music education at the University of Illinois and serving as a high school band director and later a music director for the Simsbury Connecticut Community Band. He worked for The Traveler’s Insurance Company for 32 years before retiring in 1995. Warren was an active member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church and enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. He was predeceased by his wife Sonya in 2010, his companion Carolyn Staub in 2018, and his brother Donald. He is survived by his children, Jenny and Eric, and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Avon, Connecticut. The family requests donations to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Seabury Charitable Foundation in lieu of flowers.
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