Gerald

Wirick

FORT WAYNE:  Gerald Wirick age 85 died Friday, January 22, 2021.

He was born July 9, 1935 in Paulding, son of the late Glen and Eva (Sunday) Wirick.  On June 15, 1956 he married Janet Coon, who survives.   He retired from LaFarge after 42 years of service.  He enjoyed car races, horse races and auctions.  He also enjoyed bow hunting deer and antelope in Wyoming and moose and bear in Canada.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Wirick, Ft. Wayne; and daughter, Tracey (Jason) Grothaus, Roanoke, IN.

He is also preceded in death by a brother, Robert.

Funeral services will be conducted at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations made to a charity of the donor's choice.