Obituary for John Robert Gerard

John Robert Gerard, 64, of Evansville, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at his residence. He was born in Evansville, June 8, 1954, to the late Clarence and Dorothy Gerard.

John graduated from Rex Mundie High School in 1971 and received his business degree from Wabash College. He joined the family business “Country School Restaurant” with his brother, Steve, which they owned and operated until 1987. John then went to work for the City and County in the Clerk’s office as well as the Assessor’s office.

John is a member of All Saints Parish where he sang in the choir. He loved to travel, especially historical sights and Amish Country. John also enjoyed attending the Philharmonic and Civic Theater.

John is survived by his brother, Stephen (Catherine) Gerard; nieces and nephews, Mathew (Kelly) Gerard, William Gerard, and Joseph (Lisa) Gerard, Rebecca (Shawn) Lannan; faithful companion “girls”, Ava and Schotzie; great-nieces, Paige and Elizabeth Gerard, Ember Lannan; great-nephew, Isaac Gerard.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his husband, Donald Settle.
Visitation will be 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 7, 2018, at Ziemer Funeral Home Central Chapel, 626 First Avenue. Where a memorial service will begin at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 9:45 am, Saturday, September 8, 2018, at the funeral home and continue with a Mass of Christian Burial, at 10:00 am, at All Saints Parish, St. Anthony’s Campus, 704 North First Avenue, Evansville, Indiana, 47710, with Father

Stephen Lintzenich officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to All Saints Parish, 704 North First Avenue, Evansville, Indiana, 47710. Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.