Gail Hermanson, 83
Gail Annette Hermanson, 83, Brandon, SD, passed on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living in Sioux Falls.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Heartland Funeral Home in Brandon. Funeral services will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Gail Annette Gulseth was born Feb. 22, 1941, in Sioux Falls, to LeRoy and Ethelyn (Elofson) Gulseth. She was a lifelong member of Beaver Valley Lutheran Church in rural Valley Springs. She graduated from Valley Springs High School in 1959.
Gail married Dr. John M. Hermanson on April 2, 1978, at Beaver Valley Lutheran Church.
Gail found fulfillment in working in multiple healthcare offices over the years as a medical receptionist. Upon retirement, she spent time watching golf on TV and was an avid fan of Phil Mickelson. Gail will be remembered for her strong faith, love of family, having lunch with her dear friends, baking cakes and goodies for special needs at church, and hosting holiday parties for neighbors, relatives, and office patients. Her warmth, kindness, and generous spirit touched many and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Grateful for sharing her life are her son, Gregg (Deborah) Letcher, Brandon; grandsons, Austin Letcher, St. Paul, Minn., and Aden (Olivia Tusa) Letcher, Seattle, Wash.; and brother, Douglas (Carrie) Gulseth, Valley Springs.
Gail was preceded in death by her husband, John; her parents, LeRoy and Ethelyn; and brother, Dick Gulseth.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Ponderosa Lodge in Sioux Falls. Their unwavering support and hugs this past year brightened each day in a loving way as she needed more assistance.
For online condolences, visit heartlandfunerals.com.
