Grant William Gerhauser

Grant William Gerhauser, age 49, of Nixa, Missouri, was born July 3, 1976, and passed away on December 21, 2025.

Grant was a 1994 graduate of Reeds Spring High School, where he proudly participated on the high school swim team as well as a traveling swim team, and band. An accomplished athlete, he also enjoyed bowling throughout his life.

On October 4, 2008, Grant married the love of his life, Jenni (Smith) and together they shared 17 years of marriage filled with love, devotion, orneriness and shenanigans, and one amazing kid.

Grant lived life with passion and creativity. He enjoyed building street motorcycles, playing the drums, crafting firearms, and spending time with his radio-controlled boats. An avid fisherman, Grant spent many weekends on the water with his brother, Garrett. Together, they turned their shared love of fishing into a side business, Darkside Bait & Tackle, providing handmade bait and tackle to the local community and online. He also cherished fishing at the new pond with his dad after his parents moved to Nixa, moments that held special meaning for him.

Grant was known for his quiet, witty nature and dry sense of humor. Though soft-spoken, he had a way of making people laugh and enjoyed playfully scaring others just to be silly. He was a fighter—possessing a strength that inspired everyone around him. Grant was present for those he loved, lifting them up and leading by example.

He worked in property maintenance where his problem-solving skills and steady leadership were valued. Grant was a believer in God and held a strong, unwavering faith throughout his life.

Grant is survived by his loving wife, Jenni Gerhauser; his son, Chance Gerhauser; his parents, P.J. and Duane Oles; his brother, Garrett Gerhauser (Brandon); his mother- and father-in-law, Gail and Mark Thompson; his aunt, Linda Hoffman; his birth father, John Gerhauser; and his beloved fur babies, Chewy, Annie, and Reo.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sudie Denton; grandfather, Raymond Denton; grandmother, Ruth Gerhauser; grandparents, Ruth and Earl Oles; uncle, Wayne Denton; and aunt; Joyce Denton.

Grant will be remembered for his quiet strength, unwavering faith, deep love for his family, and the steady presence he offered to all who knew him.

A Funeral Service for Grant William Gerhauser will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Adams Funeral Home in Nixa, Missouri.
Visitation will precede the Funeral Service from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Chance Gerhauser Scholarship Fund, make checks payable to Chance Gerhauser.