Gerald G. Vallard

20 Foster Court

Age 77, passed away on Saturday evening at Colony Oaks Care Center. Gerald served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946 in WWII Pacific Theater aboard the USS Mobile (CL63). After coming back from the war he married Mary F. (Waring) on September 25, 1948. After a career of over the road semi-truck driving, he retired from Rich Products. He enjoyed woodworking, boating, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Gerald is survived by his wife of 51 years Mary; five sons, David (Barbara), Florida; Michael, Florida; Steven (Bette), Appleton; Dennis (Terrie), California; Gerald “Chip” (Pat) Vallard, California; one daughter, Lori (Kevin) Zimmer, Appleton; 10 grandchildren, Angela (Bill) Urtnowski, Colorado; Tim (Shannon) Konitzer, Sobieski; Adam, Amie, and Melissa Vallard, Appleton; Brent and Eric Vallard, California; Nichole, Mary, Michelle, and Kyle Zimmer, Appleton; five great-grandchildren, Logan, Hasko, Florida; Cirelda “Mary” (George) Snow, Florida; and Leona (Ken) Ems, Washington; a brother-in-law, George (Cycile) Waring, Kaukauna; a sister-in-law, Jean Wenzel, Green Bay; and a special friend, Paul Roovers; also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by ;his parents, Gregory and Mary Vallard; a son, Thomas Vallard; three brothers, Clarence (Monica), Caesar, and Jerome Vallard.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 13, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Reverend Jean Wenzel officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service (11:00 a.m.) Inurnment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the caregivers at Colony Oaks Care Center and to Dr. McKee and his nurses for their excellent care.

Dear Dad,
Thanks for the memories. Your legacy will live on in our hearts. We love you.