Gerald Andrew Medrud, 54, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025, surrounded by his family at Trinity Health.  His funeral will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:00 am at the Peace Lutheran Church in Dunseith.  His wake will be on Thursday starting at 4:00 pm with a service at 7:00 pm at the church.

Gerald was born on July 1, 1970, to Ronald Medrud and Julie DeCoteau in Bottineau ND. He spent his childhood years living in various places throughout South and North Dakota. Growing up, Gerald enjoyed spending time with his siblings, playing football and wrestling. He would often talk about his childhood jobs of splitting wood and mowing lawns, hauling his red wagon around town till he had enough money to play a few games of Pacman at the local arcade and buy a bottle or two of Dr. Pepper.

Gerald graduated from Dunseith High School in 1989 and continued his education at NDSU and Mayville State. He later embarked on a long and fulfilling career in law enforcement, where he found his true passion in serving the communities he lived in. Gerald took great pride in his work and the positive impact he made in the lives of others.

While Gerald had a deep love for his Chicago Bears, nothing meant more to him than his three children: Mariah, Megan, and Payton (Stirling). He was immensely proud of their growth and accomplishments, often sharing fond memories of their younger years and expressing how excited he was to watch where life takes them.

Gerald is survived by his beloved children, Mariah, Megan, and Payton; his brothers, R. Stuart Medrud (Allison), Steve Poitra (Kelly), CJ Graham (Michelle), Wayne "Stompy" Poitra (Jackie), Terry Poitra (Audra), Chris "PD" , Todd Chase (Marjorie), Brian (Kristi) and Brandon, Tommy Allard (Chris), Max Defender Jr. (Pam), Loren "Beans" Baumgartner (Tonya), Frank (LeeAnn) Williams, Sean (Lori) Lafountain; his sister, Corrine Matteson; his Love Ember, his God Children; Hannah, Christian and Marikia; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and his bestie

He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald; mother, Julie; step-father Wayne; brothers, Troy, Gene and great-niece baby Claire, God Son, Brandon nephew, Evan; niece, Courtney along with many grandparents.

Arrangements were with Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau.  Friends may sign the online register book at www.nerofuneralhome.net