Geraldine Louise (Gutschenritter) Morelock was born on October 17, 1926 in Rural Imogene, Iowa, the daughter of William and Vergie (Prichard) Gutschenritter. Gerry entered into eternal rest on Friday evening, October 14, 2011 in Shenandoah, Iowa following an extended illness.

Gerry attended country school near Essex then graduated from Shenandoah High School. She attended Iowa Western Community College where she obtained her LPN degree and later went back to college and received her Registered Nurses degree. On March 30, 1944 she was united in marriage to Glenn Elbert Morelock at the St. Mary's parsonage in Shenandoah, Iowa. The couple made their home on a farm south of Shenandoah where Glenn farmed for many years. The couple moved to their home on Elm Street in December of 1987.

Gerry was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She enjoyed sewing and playing bridge. Spending time with her family and friends brought much joy into her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son Max Stephen in infancy; brothers Leo, Carroll, and Delmus; sister-in-law Pat Gutschenritter; and daughter Bonnie Danielson.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Glenn Morelock of Shenandoah; daughter Kathy Allely and husband Terry of Shenandoah; son Michael Morelock of Shenandoah; son-in-law Steve Danielson of Omaha; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother Franklin Gutschenritter and wife Carol Ann of Imogene; sister-in-law Darene Gutschenritter of Imogene; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.