Gerald "Jerry" Duane Steierl, 76, died Sept. 28, 2007, at Presbyterian Manor, Sterling.

He was born June 10, 1931, in Sterling, the son of Roy Konrad and Bernadine Stubbs Steierl. He attended Jefferson Grade School, rural Sterling. He grew up farming the family farm North of Nickerson, eventually moving into Nickerson, where he lived for 10 years, before moving to Sterling in 2005. He was a retired farmer.

He belonged to Midland Community United Church of Christ, where he served as an usher.

Survivors include: a sister, Diane Detter and husband, Marshall, Winfield; a nephew, Bradley Detter, Sterling; a niece, Kimberly McCune, Winfield; five great-nephews and nieces; and five great-great-nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Sterling Community Church Cemetery, with Pastor Robert Smith presiding. Friends may sign the register from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson.

Memorials may be sent to Midland Community United Church of Christ, or Sterling Presbyterian Manor, both in care of the funeral home.

Personal condolences may be sent to www.elliottmortuary.com.