Gerald Wayne Stutzman was born on March 10, 1962, to Stella and Jack Stutzman in Columbia, Missouri. He was the second of 4 children. Gerald was a calm, quiet child.
He grew up in a loving family; he attended and graduated from Raymore Elementary School in Missouri. Gerald enjoyed sports and became very active at school. He loved football, golf, and bowling; in fact, he was actively engaged in bowling until two weeks before his death.
His entire family actively bowled for many years – it was a family affair. It was said that he and his brother competed in several tournaments. Gerald would grow up to be a quiet, caring man and a wonderful husband to Cheryl, his loving wife. He was an extremely good papa to his granddaughter, Liliana.
Gerald worked as a Sanitation Engineer for 23 years. He was also employed at Arby’s- his last position- but stopped working due to the deterioration of his health. The consummate family man, Gerald, was also passionate about cars and was very good at mechanical work. He was a persevering and enduring man who never gave up but would press on until he found a resolution to a challenge. He quickly made friends wherever he went, and in his quiet, unassuming way, he touched many lives. He is survived by his loving wife (Cheryl), siblings (Johnny, Marla, and Sherrie), step-children, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri and are pending at this time.
Gerald worked as a Sanitation Engineer for 23 years. He was also employed at Arby’s- his last position- but stopped working due to the deterioration of his health. The consummate family man, Gerald, was also passionate about cars and was very good at mechanical work. He was a persevering and enduring man who never gave up but would press on until he found a resolution to a challenge. He quickly made friends wherever he went, and in his quiet, unassuming way, he touched many lives. He is survived by his loving wife (Cheryl), siblings (Johnny, Marla, and Sherrie), step-children, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri and are pending at this time.
