mer on October 5, 1957. The two would be blessed with their children Aldon and Tawny. He served on the Gilbert Fire Department for over 20 years (1965 to 1985) and as the Gilbert mayor from 1981 to 1985. Gerald worked at the Iowa State University Power Plant for 32 years (1962 to 1994). Ultimately serving as Operations Manager. Gerald loved to spend his free time fishing, especially his annual Salmon fishing trips to Lake Michigan. He would take this trip for over 30 years always accompanied by his close friends and later his children. He and Kaye enjoyed also spending time gardening. Left to cherish Gerald's memory is his wife Kaye, and children: Aldon, and Tawny (Kreg) Longnecker, grandchildren: Gered (Michelle) Burkhardt and Aldon Risden Jr. and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alice (Howard) Liston-Risden and Frank Risden, and siblings Annabelle, Vincent, Martha, Donna, Barb, and Mary. Online condolences can be made to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com