Gerald D. Sanders, 69, of El Dorado, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010 at his home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Carlson Funeral Home. Cremation has preceded the services.
He was born on June 18, 1941 in Denver, Colo., the son of Ralph E. and Esther (McGregor) Sanders. He loved to fish, travel and enjoyed being with his family.
Those who survive are: brothers, Johnny Diele of Colorado and Tommy Nielson; two nieces, Cleta Swisher and husband James of El Dorado and JoReta Gregiore of Wichita; a nephew, Niki Sanders of Texas; four great-nephews; three great-nieces; 23 great-great-nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law.
He was preceded in death by his mother, dad, two brothers and two sisters.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials for the American Kidney Foundation. These may be left with Carlson Funeral Home, which is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences to the family can be sent to www.carlsoncolonial.com.
