Obituary of Gerald Gidner

Gerald (Jerry) Robert Gidner Jerry Gidner, a devoted husband and father, passed away March 2, 2013 at Lynchburg General Hospital with his wife and daughters at his side. The son of Robert and Gloria Gidner and grandson of Roy and Julia Gidner and Howard and Nellie Lucas. He was born March 18, 1949, in Fairview, PA where he enjoyed a carefree childhood in the countryside with extended family nearby. He graduated from Fairview High School in 1967 and the University of Pittsburgh in 1971. He was a member of the University of Pittsburgh chapter of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He was retired from a career in finance which included positions with Zurn Industries, General Electric, Acadia Elastomers, and Ericcon, where he was the Controller of cell phone manufacturing. He was also a Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Financial Consultant, and independent insurance agent. He is survived by Rosanna Gidner, his wife of 39 years, his daughters; Brigitte Gidner and Marjorie Whittaker, husband Jerry Whittaker. He is also survived by Gloria Lucas Gidner, his siblings; John (Debi) Gidner and Susan (Terri) Davis, his sisters-in-law: Emilia Johns, Maria (Al) Kuklinski, and Velia (John) Sebald. Uncle Jerry will be missed by his numerous nieces and nephews who will remember him for his love of family gatherings, especially to celebrate special occasions and the holidays. He loved the outdoors, spending much of his free time golfing and gardening. He was generous in sharing his interests with those around him, especially his family. He taught his wife to golf, which became a life-long hobby of theirs. He also taught his daughters tennis, board, and card games. His home was known within the Wildwood subdivision for his beautiful flowers and Christmas lighting displays. He also loved music, cars, and was an avid history buff. He was a member of the Winton Country Club in Amherst, Virginia. He would share his political views with anyone who would listen. Above all, he was kind, loyal, and generous to his family and friends. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father and will be missed more than words can express. Friends may call at the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd., Erie, PA 16506 on Saturday, March 9, 2013 from 12:00 noon until time of memorial remembrance service at 1:30 p.m. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Donations may be made to Lynchburg General Hospital (Medical Intensive Care Unit) care of the Centra Foundation, 1920 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501. Enhance your memorial with a slideshow and video