Gerry was born on May 2, 1949 in Laredo, Texas to the late Sefrino and Irene (Sanchez) Lerma. Gerry was a true one a kind individual. He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, and friend to so many. He was employed with the IBM as a Quality Control Manager for many years. Gerry can forever be remembered for his love of family, his unique ability and passion for golfing, fishing, Blue Bell ice cream, popcorn and of course watching his Texas Longhorns. Gerry had a passion for helping others and he was an avid volunteer in the Hispanic church community. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Gerry married Mary “Lollie” De La Cruz on June 10, 1967 in Adrian Michigan.
In addition to his wife of 51 years, he leaves to cherish his memory his son, Michael Lerma and his wife Nadine; daughter, Michelle Beltran and her husband Peter; grandchildren Tony, Ryan, Zach and Gabby; brother, Jim and his wife Jane, Rick and his wife Tina; sister Delia and sister-in-law Linda.
Gerry was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Sam Lerma.
The memorial service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home, 14501 North Interstate Highway 35, Pflugerville, Texas with Pastor David Avila officiating. Inurnment will follow at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery in Pflugerville, Texas with a reception immediately following.
