Gerard D. Scotland Gerard "Jerry" D. Scotland, 79, of
Gerard D. Scotland 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 James and Elisabeth (Lee) Scotland, Jerry was known for his huge personality and his endless "dad jokes". He married Elizabeth "Liz" Bohac on April 25, 1980 - for "adult supervision" and she certainly had her hands full. The two moved to Albuquerque in the spring of 2011 after many years in Upstate New York. Cremation will be done with a celebration of Life to be held at a later date. Memorials in his honor can be made to https://everloved.com/life-of/gerard-scotland/. Please share your condolences with the family at www.rungemortuary.com. Survivors include his son, David Scotland, Seattle, WA.