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Gerald W. Skarie,   Age 72
Funeral Location: Private Family Graveside at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, Minnesota
Burial Location: Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, Minnesota
   
    Gerald “Jeremiah” W. Skarie, 72
    April 11, 1948 - August 31, 2020
    St. Cloud, MN
    Formerly of Sparta, NC
    
     Private family graveside services will be held at the MN State Veterans Cemetery for Gerald “Jeremiah” Walter Skarie, 72, who died Monday, August 31, 2020 surrounded by his family at the St. Cloud Hospital.
     Jeremiah was born on April 11, 1948, in Rockville Centre, NY, to George and Rose (Widmer) Skarie. He grew up in Albert Lee and the suburbs of Minneapolis, the youngest of four children. Jeremiah graduated from Edina High School in 1966, and served in the US Army from 1967- 68. Afterwards, he built dulcimers and the wooden seats for trolley cars around the country. He enjoyed nature, photography, woodworking, playing music and performing in folk festivals around the Appalachian Mountains.
     Jeremiah is survived by his sister, Sandi (Harold) Harris of Windsor, CO; brother, Roger (Annie) Skarie of Nisswa; and multiple nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Steven.
    
 
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