Gerald “Jerry” Robert Fertig, 76 of Donovan passed away at his home on Saturday, May 2, 2020. He was born on August 16, 1943 in Plymouth, IN, the son of Leonard Robert and Marga Ellen (Clouse) Fertig and they preceded him in death.
He married Joyce M. Morgan on October 22, 1966 in Morocco, IN, and she survives. He is also survived by three daughters, Denise S. (Rodney) Lareau of Donovan, Traci M. (Tracy) Prater of Seymore, TN, and Mandi L. (Jeremy) Abernathy of Seymore, TN; five grandchildren, Paige (Kris) Jones, Weston and Paiton Lareau, and Kendall and Dylan Abernathy; two sisters, Marlen (Leo) Hudson of Argyle, TX and Julie Ventrella of Tampa, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Fertig was a member of the Donovan United Methodist Church. He also served in the U.S. Navy as a Navy Seal and was a member of the Watseka American Legion Post #23. He loved his grandchildren and was a huge sports fan. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.
Cremation rites will be accorded by Baier Funeral Home in Watseka.
Memorials may be made to the family or Kankakee Valley Hospice.
Please share a memory of Jerry at www.baierfuneralhome.com
