Mankato, Minnesota - Gerald "Jerry" Dale Bastian, age 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at New Perspective Senior Living in Mankato.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marlys Bastian of Mankato; children, Gina Bastian of Anchorage, John (Bobbie) Bastian of Mankato, and Juli (Monte) Sowder of St. Peter; sister, Ilene (Glen) Sorensen of Arco; sisters-in-law, Jean Bastian of Worthington, Donna Grube of Marietta, and Karen LaRock of Mesa, AZ; grandchildren, Ethan, Emma, Andrew, Tyson, and Brady; great-grandchildren, Maverick, Maxwell, Ryder, and Rayla; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his parents-in-law, Elma and John Kriese; brother, Vernon Bastian; and brothers-in-law, Larry Grube and Jerome LaRock.

A memorial service was held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mankato. Visitation was held at the church for one and a half hours prior to the service, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Inurnment was at Tivoli Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer's Association.