Scholtes, Gerald F. Sr 80 , youngest son of August F. Scholtes and Anna Mae Gray Scholtes passed away August 11,2021 in Nicholasville, Ky. Gerald was born on July 13,1941 in Joliet, Illinois. Graduate of Joliet Catholic High School (59) Gerald is survived by his spouse,Brenda Scholtes, His 5 children Tammy Atkinson, Barbara Squire (Kenneth), Cynthia Cogley (Steven) Gerald Scholtes II ( Kandy), Patricia Ouzts and 2 step-children Melissa Moss (Paul) and Denise Adams (John) plus many grand children and great grand children. Graveside Services will be held on September 4th, 2021 at 9am at Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville, Illinois.