Born to eternal life on Sunday, July 11, 2004, age 82 years. Beloved husband for 57 years of Dolores "Dolly" (nee Lidwin). Devoted dad of Michael A., Patricia A. (Harry) Schrot, Tim A., Laurie A. (Brian) LeBoeuf, Denise A., Colleen A. (Tad) Paavola. Loving grandfather and great-grandfather of Kerri L. (Paul) Smith, Tracey D. (Jeff) Beers, Aaron C. LeBoeuf, Therese A. "T.A." Lewandowski, Samuel A. and Emilie A. Beers. Also survived by special friend Michael L. Atchley, other family and friends. Visitation THUR 4-5:45 P.M. at ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1720 E. Norwich St. Mass of Christian Burial at 6 PM. Private interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Gerald was a retiree of A.O. Smith, U.S. Navy veteran serving during World War II, member of Trinity Council No. 4580 Knights of Columbus, St. Paul Church Holy Name Society, and very active volunteer with Polish Fest. The family wishes to thank the staffs of St. Francis Hospital-ICU and St. Francis Hospice for their compassionate and loving care. In lieu of flowers memorials are appreciated. PRASSER-KLECZKA Bay View Chapel 414-483-2322