Gerald "Jerry" F. Leiden

Gerald F. “Jerry” Leiden, 83, of St. Lawrence, died May 13, 2025, at his residence. He was born in St. Lawrence, son of the late Herman and Rose (Otto) Leiden. He later married Bernadette Cronauer.

Gerald served in the U.S. Army National Guard as a Master Sergeant.

Surviving are his wife, Bernadette; sons, Chris (Janice) of Coalport and Thad (Briana) of Irvona; daughters, Stephanie (George) Kistner of Sidman and Melissa (Jerrod) Welsh of St. Lawrence; a sister, Patricia Dobrosky; and nine grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Henry; a sister, Betty Higinbotham; and his parents.

Gerald spent his time attending to his cattle.

Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2025, at St. Basil Catholic Church, Coalport, with Father Zab officiating. Burial will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery.

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