Gerald Wayne "Bippy" Newman passed away on May 17, 2023 at the age of 79. He was born on January 25, 1944 to the late James and Myrtle Morel Newman. Devoted husband of Betty Fisher Newman for over thirty years. Loving father of Chad Newman (Leann), and stepfather of Angela Reddoch (Corbett), Chris Williams (Sunshine), and Tracy Williams. Proud grandfather of Jake and Alexander Newman, Ian Reddoch, Courtney Erflre (Jeremiah), Chris Williams Jr, and Katie Williams, and great-grandfather of Madeline and Mckena. Brother of Bonnie Blum and the late James Myron Newman (Sara) and Barbara Fazande, and brother-in-law of Wayne Fisher (Gloria), Steve Fisher (Kathy), David Fisher, Danny Fisher (June), and Troy Fisher (Swan). Gerald is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Jerry proudly served his country in the Army as a paratrooper during Vietnam. He was the co-owner of Newman Crane Service, Inc for 24 years. He was very active in his community and was a member of The American Legion and The Rotary Club. But most of all, Jerry truly enjoyed life! Jerry was greatly loved and will be dearly missed.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation on Friday, June 2, 2023 beginning at 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, in Marrero. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 pm.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WestsideLeitzEagan.com for the Newman family.
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