Born on July 29, 1946, he was the son of the late Carl and Goldie (Strunk) Witwer. Gerald was a 1964 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School. He earned an Associate in Arts degree in Marketing Management from San Diego City College.
Gerald was a Navy Veteran of the Viet Nam war. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Viet Nam Service Medal and the Viet Nam Campaign Medal. He served on the aircraft carrier Bon Homme Richard. He was stationed in San Diego, fell in love with California, and after discharge, made his home in San Diego. He worked in retail for 40 years at J.C. Penney and target.
Gerald is survived by his sister Linda, wife of George Turner, Sr. of Exeter Twp. He is also survived by his nephew, George Turner, Jr. and his wife, Karen of Cumru Twp. and best friend, Daniel Podgornik of San Diego, CA.
Graveside service will be Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 10am in Bowmansville Union Cemetery, Church St., Bowmansville, PA 17507 with Reverend John Dawson officiating. Auman's Inc. Funeral Home, Reiffton is in charge of arrangements.
Fond memories and online condolences may be made at www.AumansInc.com
