GERALD L. "BUD" GERARDOT

GERALD L. "BUD" GERARDOT, 71, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Heritage Park Health Care Center. Born in Fort Wayne, Bud graduated from Central Catholic High School. He earned his masters degree in mathematics from Purdue University and his masters degree in education from University of St. Francis. He was a math teacher with several school districts during his 25 year career before retiring in 2003. Bud had a passion for fishing, cooking, and playing FreeCell. Surviving are his step-daughter, Kellie (CeJay Forsberg) Sardhatat; brothers, Loyd and George (Vickey) Gerardot; sisters-in-law, Lu Gerardot and Pat Gerardot; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Edna Gerardot; wife, ToniRae Gerardot; brothers, Bernon and Kenneth Gerardot. Service is 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2015, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2015, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.domccombandsons.com