- Date Of Birth: April 16, 1938
- Date Of Death: May 17, 2019
- State: Missouri
Gerald Donovan Foreman, 81, of Rensselaer, MO passed away at 6:52 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2019, at his home.
Gerald was born on April 16, 1938, in Hannibal, MO the son of Alan B. and Mildred Finley (Tompkins) Foreman.
He was united in marriage to Donna Ann Disseler on November 25, 1965, in Quincy, IL. She preceded her in death on April 25, 2006.
Survivors include his son, Matthew Donovan Foreman and wife Sandra Marie of Hannibal, MO; granddaughters, Emma Noel Foreman and Olivia Hope Foreman; sisters, Mariam Blackburn (Jim), Rebecca McElroy (John), Betty Ann Hays (Keith); brother, David Foreman; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
Mr. Foreman graduated from Monroe City High School and went on to further his education at Hannibal-LaGrange College and later transferred to the University of Missouri where obtained his degree in teaching with a minor in Biology.
Gerald was a lifelong farmer that truly loved working the land and tending to his cattle.
Most of all he loved his family and cherished the times spent with them.
Mr. Foreman was a long-time member of Big Creek Presbyterian Church, where he served as a Deacon for several years.
