Michael W. Gelarden, 64, of Fulda passed away at his residence Thursday, November 5, 2015. He was born June 6, 1951 in Tell City to Earl N. & Geneva C. (Dupont) Gelarden. He married Pearl A. Seifert on March 18, 1978 in St. Joseph's Church, Dale. Survivors include his wife, Pearl A. Gelarden, Two daughters, Renee Alger and husband Jeremiah of Indianapolis, Laura Helmer of Evansville. One son, Kevin Gelarden and wife Sarah of Santa Claus. Five grandchildren, His father, Earl N. Gelarden of Dale. Three brothers, Mark Gelarden and wife Dorothy, Dan Gelarden, & Jim Gelarden and wife Jenni all of Evanston. He was preceded in death by his mother, Geneva C. Gelarden, one sister, Madonna Gelarden, Grandparents, Alfred & Anna Dupont, & Elmer & Nora Gelarden. One aunt, Sister Mary Dupont. Michael was a retired school teacher for the North Spencer School Corporation, He taught at Chrisney Elementary for 19 years and at Lincoln Trails Elementary for 13 years. He was a member of St. Boniface Parish in Fulda and its Mens Sodality, St. Meinrad Sons of the Legion Post 366, St. Meinrad Knights Of Columbus # 5599, Fulda Sportsman Club, & Indiana Retired Teachers Association. He enjoyed his grandchildren, wine making, golf, fishing, horseshoes, painting, and playing cards, he was an avid Indiana University Basketball fan. Michael W. Gelarden, 64 of Fulda passed away at his residence Thursday November 5th. He was born Funeral services 10:00 AM CST Monday in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Fulda with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8:00 PM CST Sunday & from 8:00 to 9:30 AM CST Monday at Becher Funeral Home, Ferdinand. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church, Fulda. Online condolences at www.becherfuneralhome.com.