Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Presentation Catholic Church in Marietta. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 10, with a 7 p.m. rosary at Kracl Funeral Chapel in David City. Visitation will continue from 9-10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Church. Committal will be in St. Peter's Cemetery in Marietta, with lunch following at David City Auditorium. Memorials may be made to the church of the Aquinas Angel Fund.

Gerald was born May 16, 1930, near Octavia, to Emil and Geneva (Morbach) DeWispelare. He received his education at Marietta, and graduated from Marietta High School. In 1951, he entered the United States Army, serving in Korea, where he earned the Bronze Star. On Aug. 21, 1952, he married Wilma Vanis at Presentation Catholic Church. Following his service to his country, he and Wilma lived and farmed near Octavia. Gerald was a proud farmer, member of Presentation Catholic Church, a Fourth Degree Knight, past Grand Knight and a lifetime member of the Fr. McGivney Service Award of Council 1717. He also belonged to the American Legion. Gerald was a very social person, and he and Wilma loved to attend dances in the area.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma of David City; a daughter, Deb (Ed) Birkel of Lincoln; son Mike (Betty) DeWispelare of David City; one sister, Eva Kadavy of Fremont; brother Ed (Kim) DeWispelare of Valley; four grandsons: Todd (Kandi) DeWispelare and their children, Camden, Kollyns and Kenzie; Troy (Nicole) DeWispelare and Ella; Jason (Kristin) DeWispelare, Riley and Kallan; and Blake (Andrea) Birkel and their children, Hannah, Halle and Mason. Gerald is also survived by four sisters-in-law: Dorothy DeWispelare of David City, Marge Vanis of Rising City, Bernice Vanis of Lincoln, and Kathy DeWispelare of Denver.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dan DeWispelare; and in-laws, Marcella and Bob Brezina, Ray Vanis, Harry and Lucille Vanis, Marion Vanis, Jim and Elise Vanis, Lee and Mary Ann Zegers and Ken DeWispelare.

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Published by The Columbus Telegram on Dec. 13, 2018.

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