Gerald

Wirick

Gerald Wirick, age 85, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2021.

He was born July 9, 1935, in Paulding, Ohio. He was the son of the late Glen and Eva (Sunday) Wirick. He is survived by his wife, Janet Wirick of Fort Wayne; and daughter, Tracey (Jason) Grothaus of Roanoke, Ind.

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

Gerald was employed as equipment operator for LaFarge for 42 years.  He liked car races, horse races and auctions.  He enjoyed deer and antelope hunting in Wyoming and hunting moose and bear in Canada.

Funeral services will be conducted1 PM Saturday, April 10 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding.  He will be laid to rest in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne.

Visitation will be from 12 noon until time of services on Saturday.

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