Age 87, formerly of White Bear Lake.<br><br>Passed away peacefully Sunday, August 20, 2023, in Wayland, MA surrounded by family. Born on March 19, 1936, Gerri was a passionate special education teacher, choral musician and volunteer who touched many lives. Her beautiful soprano voice could be heard in church choirs, performance choirs, and throughout her home. After retirement she dedicated 20+ years as a volunteer for ECHO in N. Ft. Myers, FL, an organization dedicated to relieving world hunger. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years, Edward (Ed) Westlund, and is survived by two daughters, Bethany Westlund and Kirsten Westlund, and four grandchildren, Erin Cantor, Julia Cantor, Emily Cogen and Theresa Cogen. A service to celebrate her life will be held August 2, 2024, at 11AM (visitation, 10AM) at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake, MN.<div></div><br>