Gerald William Kirker
February 16, 1948 – June 10, 2021
Gerald William Kirker, 73, of Apollo Beach, passed away on June 10, 2021. He was born on Feb. 16, 1948, in New Brighton, Pa., to the late Frederick and Mary (Allman) Kirker.
Gerald served proudly in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. During his time in service, he received the Bronze and Silver stars.
He was a talented builder and built his first car at age 12. Gerald worked as a machinist first-class in Pennsylvania and Florida. He retired locally from Ringhaver.
He met his wife, Ann Marie, in a photography class.
Gerald was a member of Roamin’ Oldies Car Club and Apollo Beach Power Squadron.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ann Marie Kirker; sons, Gerald Kirker (Jerry), Michael Kirker; sisters, Donna Welsh (Ronald), Nellie Snell; niece, Rebecca Jaques; great-nephew, Daniel Jaques; many extended family members and friends.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Sarasota National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to the Paralyzed Veterans of America at www.pva.org/.
Gerald served proudly in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. During his time in service, he received the Bronze and Silver stars.
He was a talented builder and built his first car at age 12. Gerald worked as a machinist first-class in Pennsylvania and Florida. He retired locally from Ringhaver.
He met his wife, Ann Marie, in a photography class.
Gerald was a member of Roamin’ Oldies Car Club and Apollo Beach Power Squadron.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ann Marie Kirker; sons, Gerald Kirker (Jerry), Michael Kirker; sisters, Donna Welsh (Ronald), Nellie Snell; niece, Rebecca Jaques; great-nephew, Daniel Jaques; many extended family members and friends.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Sarasota National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to the Paralyzed Veterans of America at www.pva.org/.