Cris Aaron Gerdes

Cris Aaron Gerdes, 38, of Springfield Mo., passed away at 9:10pm on October 31st, 2025, in Springfield, Mo., in a fatal motorcycle accident.

He was born August 29, 1987, in Joplin, Mo., to Joseph Gerdes and Rose Moore.

Cris was a very faithful man, who knew the Lord as his Savior. He was one of a kind. He always brought the biggest smile and happy spirit wherever he went. He literally knew no stranger. He was the life of the party. He was the best uncle to so many kids, blood relation or not. He always referred to himself as the Favorite Uncle Cris, and that's what they all called him too.

Cris had a rough life and overcame multiple addictions. He was making a better life for his family and worked very hard to provide for them. His children are his biggest accomplishment in life. He was so proud to be their dad. He was proud to be a husband to his wife. Another accomplishment he was proud of was starting a business Adorned Exteriors with his partner Dalton Hubble. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Cris was survived by his wife, Brandy Gerdes; his children, Ryder, Wyatt, Rylie Gerdes and daughter, Stormie Clark; his mother, Rose Moore; his dad, Eddie Moore and wife; bonus mom, Cindy Morris; his brother, Brandon Dill, his wife and daughter; brother, Joseph Gerdes, his wife and children; brother, Brandon Smith and daughter; sister, Brittney Porch, her husband and sons; brother, Braedon Moore; sister, Louann Simpson; sister, Nicole Lewis, her wife and children; sister, Tatiana Richardson and children. A host of extended family and so many friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandma, Dora Dill; his grandpa, Herschel Dill; his aunt, Linda; and his father Joseph Gerdes.

Visitation will be held from 10:00am until Noon on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut Street in Springfield, Missouri. Funeral Services will begin at Noon on Saturday in the Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Doug Purma officiating.

The family has begun a crowd funding campaign to assist them with funeral services for Cris. If you wish to assist them in this endeavor, you may give below.   Funds that are given go directly to the funeral home for these expenses.  If you are unable to make a financial gift, it is understandable and we ask that you please keep them in your prayers. God bless you.

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