Edward Neal Gershenson gained his eternal reward and entered his rest on November 11, 2024.

Ed was born on February 26th, 1949 to Michael and Marjorie Gershenson, in St Louis, Missouri. Ed grew up in the greater St Louis area where he attended the University of Missouri, earning a horticulture degree. After graduating, he began working around the area doing landscaping, custom backyards, and patios. Through dedication and hard work, as well as business acumen, he grew his one man operation into the company it is today.

Gershenson Construction stands as a pillar in the community. It was built through years of hard work and sacrifice. For over 40 years, Ed employed and supported hundreds of families as he strove to hold Gershenson Construction to the highest standards and be a leader in the industry.

Ed is survived by his wife Lisa. His 4 children; Lauren and husband Dave Galloway, Jenny and husband Paul Warner, Mike and wife Sara, and Kelly and husband Brian Hopkins. Ed was a real life hero to his 9 grandchildren who knew him as Pampaw. Max and Bryn Galloway; Hank, Remi, and Bruce Warner; Nick and Joseph Gershenson; Henry and Lincoln Hopkins. 

Services: Memorial visitation at Fellowship of Wildwood, 17770 Mueller Road, Wildwood, Friday, November 15, from 4:30 p.m. until time of service at 6:00 p.m. As a service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.