Gerald Sheaks

Gerald Frederick ‘Fred’ Sheaks II, 55, of Oakley, died Saturday, December 24, 2016 at the Logan County Hospital, in Oakley. He was born December 29, 1960, in Garden City, KS, to Gerald and Erma (Scott) Sheaks. He served in the United States Army from 1979-1981. Fred worked as a farm hand and enjoyed fishing and water sports. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Shawn Sheaks and nephew Zach Riggs.

Fred is survived by his children, Robert Sheaks, Arnell Sheaks, Clyde Sheaks, Luke Sheaks and Elly Sheaks; sister Joyce (John) Holzmeister; half-brother Sam Sheaks; step-father Wilfred Jacka and 5 grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Sunrise Baptist Church, Oakley. Memorials are suggested to Joyce Holzmeister to be determined by the family at a later date and may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com