Gerald A. Shiflett, 84, of Humboldt, passed away on Friday morning, Jan. 30, 2026 at Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care of Algona.
Gerald was born March 2, 1941 in Yale, the son of Russell and Ruth (Silbaugh) Shiflett. He was raised and educated in Bradgate, graduating from Bradgate High School in 1958. On Sept. 22, 1958, Gerald was united in marriage to Paulette Dee Kampen in Livermore. The couple made their home in Humboldt and Gerald worked for Gunder Manufacturing in Dakota City for over 30 years. He later ran the Super 8 Motel and then was employed at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Gerald loved time with his family and grandchildren, he enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, motorcycles, golfing and mushroom hunting.
