Jerry Gerard , 87, died Dec. 12, 2007, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw
He was born July 22, 1920, in Warsaw, to Almon and Allee Whitenberger Gerard. On March 21, 1975, in Warsaw, he married Diane Cain, who survives.
A lifetime Warsaw resident, he owned Central Shoe Store, Warsaw, for 35 years, retiring in 1983. He was a Lt. JG in the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was very active in the Kosciusko County Historical Society; American Legion Post #49; Phi Kappa Psi; Merchants Association; Elk's Club; Tippecanoe Lake Country Club; and Stonehenge Country Club. He graduated from Indiana University with a master's degree in fine arts. He was a member of Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are a son, James "Jim" Gerard, Indianapolis; a granddaughter, Isabelle Gerard, Indianapolis; two stepsons, David Grossman, Utica, N.Y., and Christian (and spouse Elizabeth) Grossman, Covington, Ky.; three stepdaughters, Cindy (and spouse Steve) Hobbs, Coldwater, Mich., and Stephanie Grossman and Jennifer (and spouse Jay) True, both of Bloomington; six step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with the Rev. Ron Horgan of Warsaw Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, with a military graveside service by members of American Legion Post 49.
Calling is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials to the V Foundation for Cancer Research; Kosciusko County Historical Society and GIVE2THETROOPS or any other organization that supports our U.S. military service men and women; Indiana University Fine Arts Department.
