Jack E. Gerard

Jack E. Gerard, 78, of Delphi, died at 12:02 p.m. on Oct. 18, 2011 at White Oak Health Campus, Monticello.

Born April 18, 1933 in Madison Township, Carroll County to Roger W. and Opal (Leslie) Gerard. He married Carolyn Sue Pearson on Feb. 1, 1953.

He retired in 1980 from Alcoa after 33 years, also farmed, raised hogs, chickens, and cattle; had a fish hatchery and after retirement, worked as a security guard for daughter's business, Post Road Rec Center in Indianapolis - was referred to as the ""Eye in the Sky"".

Mr. Gerard was a life-long resident of Carroll County and member of Union at Alcoa and Brethren Church in Pyrmont. Graduated from Delphi High School in 1952, played football during high school; loved hunting, fishing and was a good marksman, good with electrical and was a good handy man. He built a log cabin with his bare hands.

Surviving are his wife, Carolyn, one daughter, Julie Gerard, Indianapolis, one son, Jeffrey (wife Susan) Gerard, Delphi, special niece, Brenda Welty, Special Friend, Tammy Beckham, nephews, Mike (wife Connie) Gerard & Ron (wife Doris) Gerard, both of Lafayette. Preceded in death by one daughter, Vicki Lynn Gerard, one son, Ricky Edward Gerard, one brother, Robert Lee Gerard.

Service is Sat., Oct. 22, 2011, 10:00 AM at Bodine Funeral Home, Rossville with

officiating minister Pastor Devon Chalk. Burial will be at Pyrmont Cemetery with military burial rites. Calling hours at Bodine Funeral Home are 4:00-8:00 PM, Fri., Oct. 21, and memorial donations may be designated to the Church of the Brethren, Pyrmont.