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Gerald Kamer Obituary
Born Nov. 17, 1933, in Ford City, he was the son of the late Nicholas J. Kamer and Mary Trop Kamer.
Gerald was a 1952 graduate of Ford City High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He attended Clarion University, where he received his bachelor's degree. He continued his education at Pitt, obtaining his master's degree in library sciences. He worked as a librarian for Knoch High School, retiring after 28 years.
Gerald was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Cabot. He also was a volunteer at the South East Butler Senior Center. Gerald enjoyed reading, watching sports, gardening and spoiling his grandchildren.
Surviving are his loving wife, Esther Karl Kamer, who he married Aug. 26, 1961; his sons, John (Kristeen) L. Kamer of Saxonburg and Michael (Cynthia) L. Kamer of Bloomington, Minn.; and four grandchildren, Christina Kamer, Rachel Kamer, Stephen Kamer and Emma Kamer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Kamer.
KAMER - Friends of Gerald L. Kamer, who died Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Fox Funeral Home, 410 W. Main St., Saxonburg.
A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church.
Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Ford City.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the South Butler Community Library, P.O. Box 454, Saxonburg, PA 16056.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Kamer
Mary Anne (Batz) Seckel
October 4, 2016
Eternal rest grant unto him, Oh Lord.
Helen Spachtholz Fair
September 26, 2016
Sending my condolences to Esther and family . Teeko and I went to St Mary's school together for 8 years and then Ford City High School. sorry I could not attend the services.
David Harding
September 23, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ron and Betty Mallets
September 22, 2016
Sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. Our memories of him as a great neighbor and gardener will always remain with us. Please accept our sympathies Esther, John, Michael and family.
Larry & Brenda Pompelia
September 22, 2016
Remembering Jerry with fond memories.
With deepest sympathy,
Larry and Brenda
Sally Lee Kamer Shaffer
September 21, 2016
Dear Cousin, it has been a long time since we have met, but I have fond memories of you, your brother Chuck and your parents, my Aunt Mary and Uncle Nick. May you rest in peace and condolences to your family at this difficult time.
Sally Lee Kamer Shaffer
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