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2020
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Gerald VanMeter Obituary
Evansville - Gerald (Gerry) Van Meter, 83, of Evansville, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Evansville Protestant Home. He was born April 15, 1936 in Evansville, to the late Henry and Anna Marie Weber Van Meter.
Gerry was a 1954 graduate of Memorial High School. He retired from the Indiana State Police and later became Director of Security for the Hoosier Lottery.
Gerry is survived by his wife, Judy, of 32 years; daughters, Jane Mark of Elkhart, IN, and Jill (Greg) Robinson, of Corydon, IN; daughter-in-law, Lori Van Meter of Attica, IN; son, Scott (Christina) Oliver of Merrillville, IN; grandchildren, Spencer and Caroline Mark, Drew and Zachery Van Meter, Grant and James Robinson, and Chloe and Nelson Oliver; sisters, Jean Cox, Mary Madden, and Lois Van Meter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Andy Van Meter, and brothers Jack and Bob Van Meter.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made online to www.fallenheroesfund.org or to Intrepid Fallen Heroes, One Intrepid Square, W. 46th St. and 12th Ave., New York, NY 10036.
Condolences may be made at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.
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John Dowd
March 8, 2020
RIP my brother. Prayers to all of Gerrys family. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. I had so many good times and memories with him and he will never be forgotten. Judy, Jane, Jill and Andy's family Gerry was a special person and you can find comfort knowing that he is in a better place. May God bless all of you and your families.
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Mandy Wise
March 8, 2020
A special, special person. Wonderful sense of humor. A freat friend. Miss you.
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