On the afternoon of December 4, 2022 Gerard “Geri” Tetreau passed away at the age of 62, at home, surrounded by loved ones.

Geri was born to Alphonse and Marguerite Tetreau “Punch and Peggy” in Vegreville, Alberta on September 16, 1960 and was the youngest of 7 siblings. Geri grew up helping his father on the farm learning to be a master of all trades. Into adulthood he began working in the oil patch, working his way up in Tri-City drilling. Geri then met Cheryl Raskauskas and the two were married in the summer of 1984. One year later, 4 days before Geri’s 25th birthday they welcomed their one and only child, Andrew Joseph Tetreau. Geri and Cheryl later separated but remained the best of friends throughout the years. In February 2012 Geri was injured in a workplace accident and was given little time remaining. Against all odds, he prevailed through pure heart and strength and proved nothing could hold him back. He was able to give his family another wonderful 10 years of time with him. During those years Geri enjoyed many things including weekly swimming and luncheons with his siblings, “Tetreau Tuesdays” with Cheryl, and weekend catchups with his son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Corrie Tetreau. In February 2020 Geri was able to attend his son’s wedding and said it was one of the happiest and proudest moments of his life. Geri also enjoyed family occasions where he was able to sit and reminisce about past times with his large family including many cousins and even more nieces and nephews. He was always known to bring a smile to any conversation.

Geri is predeceased by his parents, Alphonse and Marguerite Tetreau; brother, Joe Tetreau; brother-in-law, Jack Toner; and his niece, Jill Farrell.

He is survived by his son, Andrew Tetreau (Corrie); and his siblings, Mary Louise Toner, Georgena Kolodychuk (Marvin), Paul Tetreau (Betty), Gloria McDonald (Cam) and Albertine Vinet (Darryl). As well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews, ex-wife and good friend, Cheryl Tetreau and special friends and companions, Rehka and Aziz.

Geri loved to be in warm climates, therefore we will be having a Celebration of Life in spring of 2023, where he will be inurned in Vegreville with his parents and brother. Details to follow closer to that time.