Wayne Eugene Gerdsen, 78, of Los Fresnos, Texas, formerly of LaHarpe, Kansas, died Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. Wayne was born October 28, 1931, at Moran, Kansas, the son of Robert and Lucy (Simpson) Gerdsen. He grew up on the family farm north of LaHarpe and graduated from LaHarpe High School. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. On May 22, 1952, Wayne married Barbara Jean Platt at the LaHarpe Methodist parsonage. They have always made their home and farmed north of LaHarpe. He was also a rural mail carrier. They moved to Texas in December. Wayne was a member of the LaHarpe Christian Church where he served as an elder and Sunday School teacher. He was also a member of the LaHarpe Veterans Of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed gardening. SURVIVORS: His wife of 57 years: Barbara Jean Gerdsen of the home 2 Sons: Ken Gerdsen of Los Fresnos, Texas and Steve Gerdsen and his wife, Jessica of Rogers, Arkansas 1 Brother: Robert Gerdsen, Jr. of Los Fresnos, TX 5 Grandchildren: Dana, Kevin, Kala, Danielle and Derek Gerdsen 1 Great Grandson: Jordan Pope Gerdsen Several Nieces and Nephews He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Donald Gerdsen. VISITATION: 7:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, April 19, 2010, at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola. FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at the LaHarpe Christian Church. BURIAL: LaHarpe Cemetery MEMORIAL CHOICES: LaHarpe Christian Church or American Heart Association Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com.