Donald Gerard, 25 Nov 1931 - 08 Mar 2008

GERARD, PRELL

Posted By: Netha M Meyer (email)
Date: 3/10/2008 at 22:18:35

Donald Warren Gerard, 76, of 2901 J St SW, died Saturday March 8, 2008 in his home from a long illness. Services: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and after 12:00 p.m. at the chapel on Wednesday. .
Born November 25, 1931 near Millersburg to Bessie and Newt Gerard. He graduated from Millersburg High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Dorris Prell on June 17, 1953 in Macon, Missouri. He was employed at Amana Refrigeration from 1955-1966, and at Rockwell Goss from 1966-1996. After his retirement he worked at the Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport for 3 years. He enjoyed fishing and gardening.
He is survived by his wife Dorris, his daughters, Chris Boyett of Reno, Nevada, Jan (Martin) Appleton of Marion, Lorrie (Brian) Towle of Van Horne, Carole Ortiz of Cedar Rapids, Robin (Robby) Neece of Amarillo, Texas, special daughter, Becky Holmes of Cedar Rapids, 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 4 sisters, Doris, Betty, Joan, Velma, a brother, Melvin and brother in law, David (Lila) Prell. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews and his dog, Elke.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, Opal and Dorothy and a granddaughter, Jenna Ortiz.
A memorial fund has been established by the family

Cedar Memorial, Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Gazette, 10 Mar 2008, 4b