World War II Navy Veteran, Gerard (Jerry) Charles Stephany, died Nov. 5, 2020. He was born in Rochester, New York on April 17, 1922. Jerry was a loving father, Papa, and Great-Papa. Surviving are children, Cathy (Pam) Emig, Sandy (Jim, who lovingly cared for Jerry) Odle, Steve Stephany; nine grandchildren and spouses; 28 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; nephew, Kent (Jean) McIntosh; and great-niece Jennifer (Tom) Scoggins. He is also survived by his former wife, Emily Stephany, and former son-in-law Doug (Carol) Emig. Memorial service is 1:00pm on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at First Baptist Church, 111 S Main St., South Whitley, Ind. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Aboite Baptist Church, Ft. Wayne, or Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana.
