Gerald Robert Elmer

Gerald Robert Elmer 85, passed away peacefully May 20, 2018. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin on May 30, 1932. Gerry grew up in Racine, Wisconsin and graduated from Park High School in 1950. He later married his high school sweetheart, Marjorie Ellen, in 1953 at Atonement Lutheran Church. Gerry served in the Air Force for 4 years and later graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison with a degree in business.  Gerry worked for Knott’s Berry Farm for over 20 years as the CFO and Vice President of Finance. Gerry loved golfing and traveling. He traveled to more than 57 countries. Gerry is loved by his family and he lived a long and accomplished life.   Gerry was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie Ellen, his parents Norman and Irma Elmer and his sister Phyllis (Christie Brusha). Gerry is survived by his sons Bill and David, his grandchildren Jennifer (Todd Parker), and Brian (Taryn Elmer), great grandchildren Ammon, Wyatt, and 3 more great grandchildren on their way in November,  his brother Donald (Barbara Elmer), sister Barbara (Glenn Mair), and brother Daniel (Marie Elmer) and dear family friend Virginia Wyckoff.   A celebration of his life will be held Saturday June 2, 2018 at 11am at McAulay & Wallace Mortuaries Funeral Home, 902 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92832.