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Gerald Edward Day

June 3, 1934 ~ March 21, 2019 (age 84) 84 Years Old

Gerald Day Obituary

Gerald E. Day, 85, formally of Elkhart passed away March 21, 2019 in New Hampshire. He was born June 3, 1934 in Kansas, OH to Clarence & Ethel (Coats) Day. On July 7, 1970 he married Linda Duty; she preceded him in death on November 19, 2013. He was also preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Alvin. Surviving are 3 children, Daniel Day of Milford, NH, Edward Knight of Fort Worth, TX, Jennifer Mercer of Lafayette, IN, 1 step-son, Thomas (Malinda) Duty of Chapmanville, WV and 3 grandchildren. Gerald served in the U.S. Air Force and Army for 12 years. He retired from Norfolk and Southern Railroad after 31 years of service on June 20, 1998. He was a member of the American Legion, V.F.W. and of the Indiana Historical Radio Association. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to the 1 p.m. funeral service Friday, March 29, 2019 at Waterman Westbrook Clouse Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Prairie Street Cemetery where military honors will be rendered.

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