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1926
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2017
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Gerald Mitter Obituary
He served in the United States Army from 1946-1947. Jerry worked as a beautician for over 60 years. For several years he owned and operated Jerry's Townhouse and Beauty Salon, which was on the east side of Lorain. He loved taking care of his yard and flower gardening. Jerry enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Amherst.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Wildon and Terry Mitter of Kansas; daughter Edna Mitter of Lorain; four grandchildren, Shelby (William) Lane of Lorain, Jeremy (Ceara) Mitter of Lorain, Duane Rundell of Kentucky, Samantha Wilson of Lorain; two great grandchildren, Skylar Frederick and Celeste Meyers; a brother, Hank Mitter of West Virginia; and his sister Marcina Plum of West Virginia.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Elizabeth A. (nee Fowler) (2012); and sisters and brothers.
Family will receive friends 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, at the Garland-Misencik Funeral Home, 851 Park Avenue, Amherst. There will be an 11 a.m. funeral service on Thursday at the funeral home with burial following in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township.
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Cathi Patterson Bell
June 18, 2025
Gerald was a family friend of my parents. Pat and Mary Patterson. Gerald and his wife. We called her Tib were great people and friends to all of us. I visited him every year up to his death. Losing family and friends is hard. God Bless his family. Stay close Wildon and Sis. You don't know when your last day on earth is. My whole family is gone. GOD BLESS YOU ALL !!!
Yvonne Shockey
October 24, 2017
My Sympathies to the Mitter Family, ecspecially My Bezzy Edna. To You All I pray for peace and tranquilty during your grievance time. To Edna Shelby Jeremy Ceara Bull Skylar n Celeste wih Love, Vonnie
Larry Szekely
October 23, 2017
So sorry for your loss.
Denise (Bartlome) Bringman
October 23, 2017
So sorry for your loss, Wil and Edna.....Many memories of the neighborhood that I will tuck in my heart...may the memories you hold dear light a path through your sorrow to a place of comfort and peace. Rest in peace Mr. Mitter
Linda Brunetto
October 23, 2017
Sis and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Good to think of your parents together again.
Edna
October 23, 2017
I love you Daddy. Kiss Mommy for me and I'll see you sometime soon. I miss you both more that I can ever say. God blessed me with the best parents...
October 23, 2017
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
October 23, 2017
You rest now poppop, your work here is done. Though you will forever be missed you are in our hearts and a part of you lives on in each of us. I love you.
October 23, 2017
Wil you will be in my prayers. Try to remember the good times
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Oct
25
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Garland - Misencik Funeral Home & Crematory Service - Amherst851 Park Avenue, Amherst, OH 44001
Oct
26
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Garland - Misencik Funeral Home & Crematory Service - Amherst851 Park Avenue, Amherst, OH 44001
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