​Gerald Van Otterloo was born on March 20, 1934, in Rock Valley, Iowa. Gerald attended Rock Valley Christian School for eight years and went on to work in 1CX Trucking for 35 years and for McDoland Douglas for five years; He was married to Kay Van Otterloo “Landegent.” Some of Gerald’s hobbies included gardening, traveling, going to garage sales, collecting and restoring John Deere tractors, and panning for gold.

Gerald passed away on March 16, 2021; He is survived by: Diane Boyd, Carol and Randy Vande Stouwe, Randy Van Otterloo, Connie and Tom Verhoeven, and Mark and Nancy Van Otterloo.