Gerald was preceded in death by his wife, Nina; his daughter, Patty, and his brother, Donald.
He served in the Army for two years from 1951 to 1953. He enjoyed memberships as a Scottish Rite Mason and Ararat Shriner. He was also a member of the Missouri River Boating Association, Parkville Missouri and served as commodore. He enjoyed gardening, reading and an occasional bottle of his favorite beer.
Gerald retired from Inland Truck Parts and Service in Kansas City after working in the heavy duty truck parts industry for most of his adult life.
He is survived by one son, Kenny McGaugh and his wife, Rita, of Kansas City, Missouri; his daughter, Kelly Doran, also of Kansas City, Missouri; and his brother Kenneth McGaugh of Jackson, Michigan. He also leaves seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 27 at 1:00 pm at White Chapel Cemetery in the Mausoleum.