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Obituary

Gerard “Jerry” D. Scotland, 79, of Albuquerque, NM passed away Monday September 1, 2025, in Eldridge, IA while visiting a friend. Jerry was on a three week-long road trip to attend his grand nephew’s wedding in Kentucky and visit former coworkers of Townsend Industries - a Des Moines-based company.

Born February 9, 1946, in New York, NY to David & Elisabeth (Lee) Scotland, Jerry was known for his huge personality and his endless “dad jokes”. …

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Born

February 9th, 1946
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Got married to Elizabeth Scotland

April 25th, 1981
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Passed away

September 1st, 2025
Albuquerque, NM

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

Great Sacandaga Lake, New York, USA

The Runge Mortuary and Crematory
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The Runge Mortuary and Crematory

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Gerard "Jerry" Scotland